According to reports from Yangon, residents of the Letpadaung region staged a public demonstration calling for the implementation of Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to save lives. The protest was organized and led by the Letpadaung Region Public Strike Committee.
Protesters carried signs reading ‘Vote ILO Article 33 to save LIVES’ while chanting slogans against the military dictatorship. Local residents are demanding international intervention as they continue to face oppression, human rights violations, and economic hardships under military rule. The demonstration represents a unified call from the community for stronger international action against the military regime.
The Letpadaung region, which had experienced public controversies even before the military coup, now faces increasingly severe conditions under military rule. Local residents are specifically calling for the implementation of ILO Article 33 as a mechanism to increase international pressure on Myanmar’s military regime. This article represents a powerful tool for addressing labor rights violations and can enable more substantial international action. The protesters emphasize that this legal mechanism could help protect civilian lives and rights in the face of ongoing military oppression.
