On June 4, a public protest was organized in the Letpadaung region, led by the local people’s strike committee, calling for the implementation of Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Protesters carried signs reading ‘Vote ILO Article 33 to save LIVES’ while chanting anti-military dictatorship slogans. The Letpadaung region has been a consistent center of resistance against the military coup and military rule, with local residents continuously fighting for their rights.
The protesters demanded increased international pressure on Myanmar’s military council through the implementation of ILO Article 33. The military council has been violating workers’ rights and widely practicing forced labor and military conscription. The Letpadaung People’s Strike Committee continues its efforts to bring these issues to international attention. The region has endured decades of oppression under military rule, with local residents persistently struggling for their land rights, environmental protection, human rights, and democratic freedoms. The call for implementing ILO Article 33 represents another step in their ongoing quest for justice.
The Letpadaung region has historically been at the forefront of resistance against military oppression, with its residents consistently standing up against human rights violations and military exploitation. The protest demonstrates the continued determination of local communities to seek international intervention and support in their struggle against the military regime. The implementation of ILO Article 33 would represent a significant step in addressing the systematic violations of labor rights and forced conscription practices that have become increasingly prevalent under military rule.
