On May 23, the Democracy Movement Strike Committee (DDMSC) successfully led a public protest against the military dictatorship in Longlone Township, Dawei District. Local residents participated in the demonstration with the objectives of opposing the military dictatorship, completely eliminating the military dictatorial system, and establishing a federal democratic system. The protest demonstrated the unified resistance of local people against the military council’s oppressive rule.
The anti-military dictatorship public movements in Longlone Township continue to persist despite the military council’s oppression, showing the united fighting spirit of local residents. The Democracy Movement Strike Committee has been systematically organizing activities against the military dictatorship periodically and has gained strong support from local people. These protest activities reflect the determination of the local population to resist military rule and their commitment to achieving democratic governance.
The ability to conduct such public protests demonstrates the Myanmar people’s opposition to the military dictatorship and their strong determination to achieve democracy. The people of Longlone continue their struggle for justice and freedom despite the military council’s threats and oppression. The protest serves as evidence that the local population remains steadfast in their resistance against military rule and their pursuit of democratic rights, even in the face of ongoing intimidation and repression by the military council.
