In a village in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, the No Return People’s Strike Movement led a public demonstration alongside local residents, calling for the implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) Article 33. The participants held signs opposing the military dictatorship, specifically demanding the use of ILO Article 33 to save lives. This movement represents a significant step in the ongoing resistance against military rule in Myanmar.
This demonstration is part of broader efforts to draw international attention to the military’s seizure of power and its oppression of civilians in Myanmar. ILO Article 33 is a crucial provision that allows for effective measures to be taken when a member state violates labor rights. Currently, the Myanmar military council is widely engaged in forced labor practices, recruitment of child soldiers, and systematic violations of workers’ rights. The demonstration specifically highlighted these issues and called for international intervention through the implementation of Article 33.
The No Return People’s Strike Movement, together with local residents, conducted a peaceful gathering where they loudly chanted anti-dictatorship slogans. The protesters specifically called on the international community to utilize ILO Article 33 to protect the lives, properties, and well-being of Myanmar’s people. Such public movements have become an essential part of Myanmar people’s struggle for democracy, highlighting the ongoing resistance against military rule and the urgent need for international action to address the human rights violations being committed by the military council.
