On March 18, the Northern No-Return Spring Revolution Strike Column organized a public demonstration in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, calling for the implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) Article 33 on Myanmar. The movement aims to bring international attention to forced labor and human rights violations under the military dictatorship. Local residents participated in peaceful protests carrying signs and banners opposing the military regime.
ILO Article 33 provides for effective measures to be taken against member states that severely violate workers’ rights. Protesters emphasized the increasing instances of forced military service and forced labor in Myanmar since the military coup, highlighting the urgent need for international community intervention. The demonstration specifically focused on drawing attention to the systematic violations of labor rights and human rights under military rule, with participants calling for concrete action from international bodies.
The Northern No-Return Spring Revolution Strike Column has been consistently conducting anti-dictatorship activities with strong support from local communities. Participants in the protest strongly urged the international community to take effective action, as civilians continue to suffer from human rights and labor rights violations under the military regime. The demonstration underscored the critical need for implementing ILO Article 33 as a mechanism to address the deteriorating situation of workers’ rights and forced labor practices in Myanmar.
