Recommendations • • • • Relevant authorities, including the State Administration Council (SAC), should refrain from suppressing, arresting, intimidating, or threatening peaceful protesters. The right to peaceful assembly and expression should be respected. The military regime should avoid imposing harsh punishments on individuals who peacefully express their views. Peaceful protesters should refrain from engaging in violent actions and should maintain nonviolence in their demonstrations. Strike groups should seek safe and inclusive methods for people to participate in public movements, allowing for greater public involvement in political matters and giving citizens a stronger voice in national issues. Methodology and Limitations What is the source of the data? The data presented in this report is collected from domestic media outlets, strike committees, and information released by the SAC’s Ministry of Information. The data is documented according to dates and events. There are instances where data is incomplete, and as a result, some events could not be accounted for. Therefore, the numbers presented may be lower than the actual figures. Given that some figures may change depending on confirmation, data may also vary by region and month. It is recommended to refer to future reports for updated and finalized figures. What is the operational definition of peaceful protests? A peaceful protest is a non-violent way of expressing opposition, support, or advocating for a specific cause, issue, or policy. It typically involves individuals or groups assembling or demonstrating without resorting to violence, threats, or any form of harm to people or property. Which peaceful protests are included? In this report, peaceful protests are calculated by including visible public demonstrations such as marches, chanting protests, poster displays, sticker campaigns, and collective actions like pot-banging strikes, silent strikes, and flower strikes. These activities are carried out in public spaces where the broader community can see and participate. However, activities that occur in less visible spaces, such as protests inside homes, schools, or camps, as well as digital strikes, messaging to the public ahead of silent strike or power blackout campaigns. and any efforts related to fundraising campaigns, are not included in the tally. Additionally, protests involving violent actions or attempts to incite violence are not counted in this calculation. About us Data for Myanmar (D4M) is an independent research organization that provides useful data for the people in Myanmar after collecting and analyzing data from various sources. Contact us Email: data4myanmar@gmail.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/data4myanmar