Social Movements & Civil Rights

General Ne Win Resigns Amid Pro-Democracy Protests

General Ne Win, who had ruled Burma since a military coup in 1962, resigned from his position on July 23, 1988, following widespread pro-democracy protests across the country. These protests were marked by demands for political reform and led by a diverse coalition of students, professionals, and ordinary citizens. The demonstrations culminated in significant public unrest, challenging the long-standing authoritarian regime that had suppressed political freedoms for decades.

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