Analysis of Reactions to Nonviolent Public Protests Against Revolutionary Forces 3. Findings According to data collected by Athan, there were 49 instances of public movements targeting revolutionary forces between February 2021 and February 2026. Of these, 47 were protests, while the remaining 2 were campaigns mobilizing public participation in protests. By region, Sagaing Region recorded the highest number of cases, with 32 instances of public movements. Sagaing is not only geographically large but also one of the areas where revolutionary forces are most active. It hosts a wide range of groups, including People’s Defense Forces under the National Unity Government (NUG), public security units, Local People’s Defense Forces (LPDFs), and other organizations. The administrative mechanisms of these forces are not unified under a single centralized command but are instead fragmented. As a result, conflicts have arisen among different groups over authority and territorial control, as well as inconsistencies in taxation and judicial standards. These conditions have contributed to tensions between the public and governing authorities. As Sagaing region is a revolutionary forces controlled territory, local protest committees organized campaigns to involve more in nonviolence movements. As Sagaing Region is a stronghold of revolutionary forces and a territory under their control, local protest committees have been able to mobilize greater public participation in nonviolent movements. As a result, the public has developed a stronger understanding of their rights and has increasingly taken part in public movements. In addition to the military’s inhumane repression, when people face authoritarian practices by revolutionary groups, such as arbitrary arrests and threats, they do not remain silent but instead express opposition and engage in public movements. Shan state has the second highest number of public protests against the revolutionary forces, and it has four times. Magway region has five times, and Kachin State and Mandalay region has three times Page - 5