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The Day Myanmar Fought for Democracy [8.8.88 Anniversary] (www.irrawaddy.com)

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On this day in 1988, almost every citizen in Myanmar took to the streets to topple dictator Ne Win’s oppressive socialist regime, which had ruled the country with an iron fist since 1962.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

May the dream of 8.8.88 never die.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

8.8.88 uprising happened one year before Tiananmen Square. Before People Power Revolution. Before numerous spring revolutions since. 8.8.88 uprising was a spontaneous outburst the world hadn't seen for decades. Citizens who had been living in fear protested in droves. There were marches in all the towns and cities, from the capital to the northern mountains, to the southern shores, by every stripe of citizens, including soldiers in full uniform, in protest against the dictator General Ne Win's rule.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

@RandAlThor People Power happened in 1986. So 8888 happened two years after the Philippine uprising