A significant democratic movement took place in Longlone Township, Dawei District, where the Dawei District Democracy Movement Strike Committee led a public protest against the military dictatorship to commemorate State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday. The demonstration was well-attended and represented a peaceful resistance against the oppression that citizens face under military rule, while demonstrating public unity in the pursuit of democracy restoration.
The protest prominently featured one of Aung San Suu Kyi’s famous quotes: ‘True freedom is freedom from fear.’ This statement holds particular relevance to the current situation faced by Myanmar’s people and serves as an inspiring message for citizens struggling to break free from the military regime’s threats and oppression. Protesters gathered peacefully to raise their voices for democracy, human rights, and justice. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing resistance against military rule and the public’s unwavering support for democratic leadership, while emphasizing the importance of peaceful protest as a means of expressing opposition to the military council’s actions against civilians.
