Win Maw Oo
Burmese student activist and leader
Born
1971
55 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Myanmar
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A prominent figure in the Burmese pro-democracy movement, played a crucial role during the 1988 pro-democracy protests. Actively participated in organizing students and rallies calling for political reform in Myanmar. Engaged in various activities that highlighted political repression in the country. The movement sought to bring attention to the need for democracy and human rights in Burma.
Led student protests in 1988
Advocated for democracy in Myanmar
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