In Yangon, the Shwe Yay Kyun People’s Strike Column conducted a peaceful demonstration against the military coup while demanding action against the Myanmar military under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Protesters carried banners calling for the implementation of ILO Article 33 on Myanmar, expressing their opposition to military rule through peaceful protest.
The demonstrators demanded an end to the military’s violence, forced conscription, and other human rights violations. ILO Article 33 is a provision that allows for effective measures to be taken when a member state severely violates labor rights. The protesters called for the application of this article to impose economic pressure on the Myanmar military. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing struggle against military rule and the need for international intervention to address human rights violations in the country.
The Shwe Yay Kyun People’s Strike Column has been actively involved in anti-dictatorship movements and continues to support the civilian population’s struggle for democracy. Participants in the protest strongly urged the international community to take more effective action to prevent the Myanmar military’s human rights violations. The demonstration emphasized the importance of implementing stronger measures through international mechanisms like ILO Article 33 to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and hold the military accountable for its actions against civilians.
