During a time of political unrest in Myanmar, masses of people took to the streets to voice their opposition against the military coup that had removed the democratically elected government. Mya Thwe Thwe Khine, a young woman of just 19, became a symbol of the struggle against military oppression when she was shot in the head by police during a protest in Naypyidaw. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries days later, making her the first known fatality among the protestors. Her tragic story resonated across social media, with images and videos of her appeals for justice circulating rapidly, galvanizing more individuals to join the cause against the military regime.

The fallout from her death was immediate and widespread, inciting further protests not only in Naypyidaw but in cities all over Myanmar. Protesters honored her memory by organizing vigils and marches, calling attention to the increased violence and suppression undertaken by the military in response to public dissent. Various civil society groups mobilized to demand justice and an end to the violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, as more casualties continued to occur following her death.

The military junta, facing escalated resistance, declared martial law in certain areas, attempting to quell the protests with an iron fist. Despite such measures, the public outcry continued to grow, fostering a sense of unity among protestors, continuously drawing attention to the situation in Myanmar from international communities, amplifying calls for democracy and human rights.