On March 18, the Democracy Movement Strike Committee (DDMSC) led a mass public protest against the military dictatorship in Longlone Township, Dawei District. Local residents, youth, and civil society organization members participated in the peaceful demonstration, carrying signs and posters opposing the military dictatorship. The protest demonstrated the continued resistance against military rule in the region and the people’s determination to restore democracy.
The protesters demanded the immediate end of the military dictatorship, the release of all political prisoners, and solutions to the economic, social, educational, and healthcare challenges that people are facing under military rule. They also condemned the loss of basic human rights under the military regime’s oppression. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing struggles of civilians living under military rule and their unwavering commitment to opposing the dictatorship that has brought significant hardship to their communities.
The Democracy Movement Strike Committee of Longlone Township has been continuously working to protect citizens’ rights and organize anti-dictatorship activities. Since the military coup, they have been striving to prevent the deterioration of security, economic conditions, and social circumstances in the region. The committee has also been working to strengthen public unity and solidarity in resistance against the military regime’s unjust oppression. Their ongoing efforts reflect the broader nationwide movement against military rule and the sustained determination of Myanmar’s people to restore democratic governance despite the challenges and risks they face.
