In 2024, a total of 2,965 peaceful protests were recorded across Myanmar. Among these, 2,314 protests occurred in Sagaing Region, accounting for 78% of the total nationwide protests. Number of Peaceful Protests by State and Region Additionally, peaceful continued in Tanintharyi Region, protests Yangon Region, and Magway Region, indicating that the resistance and demand for change were widespread across multiple regions, with Sagaing being the hotspot of protest activities. This distribution highlights both the persistence of local movements particularly in areas with significant opposition to the military regime. In 2024, the peaceful protests in Myanmar can be categorized into four main groups based on the participants and their goals: • Group 1 - Protesters opposing the military coup and supporting federal democracy and the Spring Revolution. • Group 2 - Supporters of the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) and nationalist groups. • Group 3 - Local community members, primarily in conflict-affected areas. • Group 4 - Workers, especially working in industrial zones The groups supporting federal democracy and the Spring Revolution are the ones leading peaceful protests the most, despite the Myanmar military's arrests and oppression. Supporters of the Myanmar military and nationalist groups are mainly protesting in urban areas under the military's protection. This group includes not only the military supporters and nationalist groups but also locals, clergy, and government officials who are forced to join the protests. The local communities consist of ordinary citizens who are peacefully expressing their political views and the challenges they face. The final group comprises workers who engage in peaceful protests to resolve conflicts between employers and employees. We will continue to examine the monthly and regional patterns of peaceful protests by each group, as well as the specific issues they demanded. Group 1 - Protesters opposing the military coup and supporting federal democracy and the Spring Revolution The protests led by those opposing the military coup and supporting federal democracy and the spring revolution have contributed to 2,846 peaceful protests in 2024. Among these, 2,286 protests took place in Sagaing, accounting for 80% of the total nationwide. Peaceful protests are also ongoing in regions such as Yangon, Tanintharyi, Magway, Ayeyarwady, Mandalay, and Kachin states.

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