Greeting to 28th Anniversary of 8888
I
could not forget those times of hope, anger, and frustration of 8888.
People from all walks of life—students, workers, farmers, monks,
etc.—demonstrated nation-wide for freedom, democracy, and human rights.
These movements of people, especially young students, motivated us to do
some political work for the movement to change the situation.
Today,
we witness the 28th Anniversary of 8888. During these long struggling
years, it was "The Spirit of 8888" that pushed us to continue our work.
The final questions remain! Are we out of the wood? Are the demands of
8888 fulfilled?
We
are still not out of the wood, but the situation is improving. 2015
elections had clearly given the mandate to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD
to work for the change. We need ethnic harmony, cessation of civil
war, and peace for the country to be able to enjoy freedom, democracy,
and human rights—the demands of 8888.
While
we are working and thinking about the changes, we also have to think
and work for the development of the country. It is the time to give our
best for the welfare of the people. It is the time to remember and honor
our fallen heroes of 8888.
Let us make a vow to continue our work until the demands of 8888 are fulfilled.
Sein Win
