| 2021 Myanmar protests | |
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| Date | February 2, 2021 – ongoing |
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| Methods | Demonstrations, Strikes, Civil disobedience |
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The 2021 Myanmar protests is a popular civil disobedience campaign in protest against the military rule and the detainment of Aung San Suu Kyi, who was overthrown by Min Aung Hlaing in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.[1]
Background
In 1962-63, the 1962 Rangoon University protests occurred against the military rule, led by General Ne Win. In 1974, a popular uprising rocked the nation, killing 100 during violent demonstrations in the country. In 1988, nationwide protests broke out in the country. Dubbed the 8888 Uprising, the civil unrest was sparked by economic mismanagement, leading Ne Win to step down. In September 1988, the military's top leaders formed the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC), which then seized power. Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of the country's modern founder Aung San, became a notable pro-democracy activist during this period. In 1990, free elections were allowed by the military, under the assumption the military enjoyed popular support. Ultimately, the elections resulted in a landslide victory for Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy. However, the military refused to cede power and placed her under house arrest. In 2021, after military rule was restored due to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état and sparked a campaign of demonstrations in Yangon and Naypyidaw.[2]
Protests
References
- ^ "Anti-Coup Protest on Streets of Myanmar's Second City". US news. February 3, 2021.
- ^ "Myanmar coup: Calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release". BBC. 3 February 2021.