Even 19 years after Burma’s national uprising, the spirit and goals of the 8888 movement remain relevant and alive through the peaceful resistance of diverse people. 88 generation students, the NLD, ethnic opposition groups, political prisoners and other pro-democracy activists continue to carry out campaigns and initiatives, defying threats, attacks, and arrests.The latest wave of resistance centres on the the junta’s economic mismanagement that is affecting their lives at a very fundamental level. The worsening economic conditions that is causing widespread human suffering in Burma have inspired citizens to protest in public, despite arrests and harassment.

We support the common aspiration of the diverse ethnic groups for peace, justice and development and renew our determination to see the achievement of political reforms in Burma in the near future. We call upon the international community, in particular, the governments of ASEAN, India, China and East Asia, to actively support political and economic reforms in Burma.

8888 - Don't Forget, Don't Give Up!