Mizzima-Dec 10
People across the country, including major cities like Yangon and Mandalay, reportedly took part in a nationwide “Silent Strike” today, observed from 10 am to 3 pm to mark International Human Rights Day.
Revolutionary groups had urged citizens to participate in the silent protest. Locals reported that during the strike period, main roads in Yangon, typically choked with traffic, saw only sparse foot and vehicle traffic. Despite pressure from the Military Commission to prevent the strike, participation was widespread. Today, soldiers, police, and municipal officials were seen pressuring shop owners in several Yangon markets to reopen immediately. “The markets are open, but there are almost no customers, and traffic on the roads is lighter. People are participating as they wish. The military is inspecting shops and taking photos. We are still waiting for further updates,” said an official from the Rangoon Scout Network. Similarly, people in Mandalay, Monywa, Pakokku, Myawaddy, and other towns also took part, according to revolutionary forces and local news outlets. The General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB) had warned that the Military Commission was pressuring businesses, restaurants, and factories not to join the silent strike, threatening action against those who did. Read more at: https://eng.mizzima.com/2025/12/10/29005#google_vignette
