According to reports from Yangon, on May 28, public strike forces in the Letpadaung region led an anti-military dictatorship movement. During this activity, local residents held signs demanding the ratification of Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to save lives. The Letpadaung region public strike group, together with local residents, united in solidarity and chanted anti-military dictatorship slogans with full determination.
This movement represents a call for international community action against human rights violations and labor rights abuses occurring in Myanmar as a result of the military coup. The Letpadaung region has long suffered under the oppression of the military dictatorship, and local residents have continuously struggled for their land rights, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. The area has become symbolic of ongoing resistance against military oppression.
This demonstration demanding ILO Article 33 serves as a renewed indication that effective international community action is needed to stop forced labor, military conscription, and other human rights violations being perpetrated by the military in Myanmar. The public strike forces expressed their demands through peaceful protest, demonstrating their continued commitment to fighting for democracy, freedom, and justice. The protest highlights the ongoing struggle of Myanmar’s people against military rule and their determination to secure international support for their cause through peaceful means of resistance.
