On June 5, a public protest movement was led by the Letpadaung Region People’s Strike in opposition to the military dictatorship. Protesters carried signs reading ‘Vote ILO Article 33 to save LIVES’ while chanting anti-dictatorship slogans during the demonstration. The protest brought together local residents and activists in a unified show of resistance against military rule.
The Letpadaung Region People’s Strike organized this demonstration alongside local civilians to draw international attention to the oppression and human rights violations being perpetrated under military rule. The protest specifically called for the implementation of ILO Article 33 as a means of increasing international pressure on Myanmar’s military council. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing struggle of civilians against the military regime’s oppressive policies and human rights abuses.
The Letpadaung region has been actively involved in the civil disobedience movement since the military coup, with local residents consistently participating in anti-dictatorship activities. This specific protest focusing on ILO Article 33 represents another strategic effort to gain international attention and support for the civilian resistance movement against military rule. The demonstration underscores the continued determination of local communities to oppose the military regime through peaceful protest while seeking concrete action from international bodies.
