On June 19, local residents and protest groups in the Letpadaung region of Sagaing Division’s Salingyi Township held a peaceful demonstration to commemorate the 80th birthday of democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Protesters carried signs bearing the words ‘Freedom from Fear’ and chanted slogans against the military dictatorship. The Letpadaung protest movement continues to fight for civilian rights in opposition to the military coup.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained since the military seized power on February 1, 2021, and remains imprisoned in Naypyidaw prison. However, the public continues to remember her democratic activism and resilient resistance. The Letpadaung protest group honored her democratic struggle by commemorating her birthday with this demonstration. The protest movement in the Letpadaung region has been actively opposing the military dictatorship, and despite facing military oppression, local residents maintain their strong determination for democracy.
The Letpadaung region has become a symbol of resistance against the military regime, with local people continuing their struggle for democracy despite facing severe repression from military forces. Protest leaders have declared their commitment to continue fighting until the military dictatorship is abolished and democracy is restored. The demonstration not only marked Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday but also represented the ongoing resistance against military rule and the people’s unwavering desire for democratic governance.
