Summary According to data collected by Data for Myanmar from January 2024 to December 2024, a total of 2,965 peaceful protests were recorded across Myanmar. Of these, 2,314 protests took place in Sagaing Region, representing 78% of the nationwide total. Peaceful protests continue to occur in Yangon Region, Tanintharyi Region, and Magway Region. In 2024, a total of 2,846 peaceful protests were led by anti-coup protesters supporting federal democracy and the Spring Revolution, with 2,286 protests taking place in Sagaing Region, accounting for 80% of the nationwide total. In 2024, protests also addressed specific events in addition to the usual issues/slogans used in the previous years. Looking at the topics of the protests, they included calls to reject pressure from China to halt the 1027 Operation, oppose the unjust conscription law, demand international pressure on airstrikes affecting innocent civilians, oppose the election and the census, protests over the attack on the vehicle of the Win Neinmitayon Monastery Sayadaw from Bago, and boycotts of the Myanmar military by the Buddhist monks. Additionally, protests were held to demand the continuation of Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun as Myanmar’s UN representative. In 2024, 77 peaceful protests were led by Tatmadaw supporters and nationalist groups. Looking at the protests by month, the highest number, 51 protests, occurred in January. Protests related to armed conflicts in Shan State (North) and Rakhine were organized in major cities across the country. These protests were also aimed at conveying messages to both domestic and international audiences through these events. In 2024, 40 peaceful protests were led by local communities living in conflict areas, with 24 of these protests occurring in Sagaing Region. Protests also took place in Kachin, Kayin, Chin States, as well as in the northern part of Shan State and Magway Region. Most of the protests by local communities took place in conflict areas and involved demands related to ethnic revolutionary organizations, the NUG’s People's Administration Boards, and the People's Defence Forces (PDF). In Myanmar, where armed conflicts are intensifying, the freedom of assembly and freedom of expression are gradually being restricted. This erosion of rights is driven by a growing emphasis on military control and security concerns. Protest groups supporting federal democracy and the Spring Revolution continue to carry out peaceful protests in rural and urban areas, despite facing arrests and repression from the Myanmar military. The military has been detaining and harshly repressing protest leaders and members of protests in major cities such as Yangon, Mandalay, and Kale.

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