Call to join global umbrella strike on Myanmar’s 8888 uprising anniversary

Mizzima

The Yangon People’s Strike has urged people across Myanmar and the world to take part in a global umbrella strike movement to mark the 37th anniversary of the “8888” pro-democracy uprising on 8 August.

The 8888 Uprising, which erupted on 8 August 1988, saw thousands of people rise up against the military-backed one-party dictatorship of General Ne Win. It remains one of the most significant movements in Myanmar’s long struggle against military rule.

In honour of all generations who have fought back against military dictatorship – from the 1988 uprising to the 2021 anti-coup resistance – the Yangon People’s Strike is encouraging widespread participation in the commemorative strike, symbolized by umbrellas printed with the number “8”.

Since 26 July, “8888” umbrellas have been made available internationally through Strike Market platforms in various countries.