On May 31, the Letpadaung Region Public Strike Movement led a demonstration alongside local residents calling for the implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) Article 33. Participants in the protest chanted anti-dictatorship slogans and demanded the use of ILO Article 33 to save the lives of Myanmar people. The demonstration was organized by the Letpadaung Region Public Strike group in cooperation with local residents who participated in peaceful protest activities.
Protesters carried signs reading ‘Vote ILO Article 33 to save LIVES’ while conducting their demonstration. The action aimed to draw international attention to the oppression faced by civilians under the military dictatorship. The protesters conducted their demonstration peacefully while carrying protest signs and chanting slogans against the military regime that has been committing violence against its own people.
The Letpadaung region has been notable even before the military coup for human rights violations, land confiscation issues, and environmental concerns. Under the current military dictatorship, local residents face even more severe conditions. This has led to their calls for effective international action through mechanisms like ILO Article 33. The demonstration represents the continued resistance of local people against military rule and their appeal to international organizations to take concrete action to protect Myanmar civilians who continue to face oppression under the military council.
