On June 17 in Yangon, the People’s Force protest movement conducted a demonstration to express their demands. The protesters called for the complete end of the military dictatorship system and the release of all political prisoners, with particular emphasis on the release of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The demonstrators wore blue symbols and peacefully expressed their demands through a coordinated protest action.
Participants in the demonstration tied blue scarves around their arms and carried anti-dictatorship signs and posters. This protest represents part of the continuous efforts by Myanmar’s people to achieve democracy and demand the release of political leaders and civilians who have been detained following the military coup. The protesters specifically highlighted the importance of freeing all political prisoners who remain in detention under the military council’s rule.
The People’s Force protest movement declared their commitment to continue fighting for the complete removal of the military dictatorship system, the release of detained political leaders and imprisoned civilians, and the emergence of a genuine federal democratic system. Through this demonstration, dubbed the Blue Wave protest, participants peacefully expressed their demands while maintaining their stance against military rule. The protesters emphasized their determination to continue their peaceful resistance until their goals for democratic transition are achieved and all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, are released.
