2021 Myanmar protests
(Myanmar Spring Revolution)
Part of the internal conflict in Myanmar
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Anti-coup protest near the University of Yangon (8 February 2021).jpg
Three-finger salute at a protest in Yangon, Myanmar (8 February 2021).jpg
Human chain demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar (8 February 2021).jpg
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Clockwise from top:
  • Thousands of protesters participating in an anti-junta rally in Yangon
  • Protesters posing with the three-finger salute
  • Protesters in a vehicle with anti-military slogans
  • A group of protesters forming a human chain in Yangon's Kamayut Township
  • A group of protesters denouncing Min Aung Hlaing and waving the NLD flag
Date2 February 2021 – present
Location
Myanmar
Caused by2021 Myanmar coup d'état
Goals
  • Resignation of Chairman of the State Administration Council Min Aung Hlaing
  • Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Win Myint, and other political detainees
  • Recognition of the 2020 general election results
  • Restoration of the civilian government
  • Abolition of the 2008 Constitution
  • Establishment of a federal democracy
MethodsDemonstrations, strikes, civil disobedience, online activism, protest art
StatusOngoing
  • Protests suppressed by force
  • Nationwide internet curfew ended
  • Nationwide mobile networks shut down
  • State of emergency extended and new elections deferred to August 2023
  • Outbreak of a renewed insurgency
Parties to the civil conflict

Protesters:

  • Civil Disobedience Movement
  • Students
  • Trade unions

National Unity Government

  • People's Defence Force

Supported by:

  • National League for Democracy
  • Ethnic armed organisations

State Administration Council

  •  Tatmadaw
    •  Myanmar Army
    •  Myanmar Air Force
    •  Myanmar Coast Guard

Supported by:

  • Union Solidarity and Development Party
  • National Democratic Force[citation needed]
  • Pro-military counterprotesters
Lead figures
  • Protesters:
  • No centralised leadership
  • NUG:
  • Duwa Lashi La
  • Mahn Win Khaing Than
  • Yee Mon
  • MyanmarMin Aung Hlaing
  • MyanmarMyint Swe
  • MyanmarSoe Win
  • MyanmarMya Tun Oo
  • MyanmarSoe Htut
  • MyanmarThan Hlaing
  • MyanmarAung Lin Dwe
Casualties
Death(s)2,037 protesters (per AAPP)
47 police officers and 7 soldiers
(per SAC; as of 23 May 2021)
Detained11,286 detained currently, (per AAPP)