In Myanmar, on August 8, 33 years ago, protests against the army, which was in control at that time, spread, and this day is considered to be the starting point of the democratization movement.
Along with this, protests against the military, which has continued to crack down on civilians, have been held in Tokyo since the coup d'etat in February.
In Myanmar, 33 years ago, on August 8, 1988, a large-scale protest against the army that was in power at that time spread, and this day was regarded as the origin day of the democratization movement. I am.
Along with this, on the 8th, a protest demonstration against the army that caused the coup d'etat in February was held in Tokyo, and about 350 people including Burmese residents in Japan and Japanese supporters offered a silent prayer to the victims of the crackdown. Also, we marched to the Myanmar Embassy.
Participants protested, "against the atrocities of the military," with a placard stating "never forgive" along with a photo of the democratization movement 33 years ago.
In Myanmar, in the six months since the coup d'etat, the number of victims of the military crackdown has reached 960, and the military has announced the establishment of a "provisional government" this month, and is proceeding with the establishment of governance. In addition, international criticism is increasing.
A Myanmar woman living in Japan who participated said, "I saw a person killed in front of me 33 years ago. Even now, the military method is random and absolutely unforgivable."