Civil Disobedience Movement(CDM)
Welcome to WordPress. This isThe Myanmar Spring Revolution (2021–present) and its Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) are ongoing mass protests against the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) following the February 1, 2021 coup that ousted the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The movement is a nationwide resistance combining nonviolent protests, strikes, and armed struggle.
Key Features of Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)
- Origins:
- Started in February 2021 after the military annulled the 2020 election results and arrested Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD).
- Inspired by Gandhi’s nonviolent resistance and Myanmar’s own history of protests (e.g., 1988 Uprising, 2007 Saffron Revolution).
- Methods of Protest:
- General strikes (workers, doctors, teachers, bankers refusing to work under the junta).
- Boycotts of military-linked businesses (e.g., MEHL, MEC).
- Silent strikes (“Silent Spring“) where streets empty in protest.
- Defiance of military orders (e.g., government employees resigning en masse).
- Creative resistance (art, music, graffiti, social media campaigns).
- Major Events:
- February 2021: Mass protests begin with the “Three-Finger Salute” (symbol from The Hunger Games).
- March 2021: Military crackdowns intensify—Bloody Sunday (March 14, 2021) sees over 100 killed.
- April 2021: Formation of the National Unity Government (NUG) as a shadow government.
- 2022–2024: CDM weakens due to repression, but armed resistance grows (People’s Defense Forces, PDFs).
- Repression & Human Rights Violations:
- Over 4,500+ killed (as of 2024, per AAPP Myanmar).
- Internet shutdowns, arrests, torture, and airstrikes on civilians.
- Forced conscription (2024) as military faces losses.
Comparison with India’s Civil Disobedience Movement (1930s)
| Aspect | Myanmar CDM (2021–present) | India CDM (1930–34) |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | End military rule, restore democracy | End British rule, Purna Swaraj |
| Leadership | NUG, youth activists, ethnic groups | Gandhi, Congress, mass movement |
| Methods | Strikes, boycotts, armed resistance | Salt March, tax refusal, boycotts |
| Repression | Mass killings, airstrikes, torture | Arrests, lathi charges, few deaths |
| Outcome (so far) | Ongoing, mixed success | Weakened British authority |
Current Status (2024)
- The junta is losing ground but remains brutal.
- Armed resistance (PDFs + ethnic armies) controls large areas.
- International support remains limited (unlike India’s CDM, which had global sympathy).
Conclusion
Myanmar’s CDM is one of the largest nonviolent movements in recent history, but extreme repression has pushed many toward armed struggle. Unlike India’s CDM, it faces a more brutal and desperate military regime.
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