Nora's Myanmar Reflection

Myanmar can be labeled as a dictatorship due to the militaristic groups present in the country, and the fight to limit rights amongst the people to maintain power. Myanmar has faced numerous natural disasters due to its geographical location, thus contributing to the economic issues. Uprisings peaked in 1988 and have continued in the fight for a more democratic government. Police took military action on the crowds, beating the protesters and monks as they attempt to voice their opposition. If one was caught with a camera and proof of the crimes committed by the military groups, or "junta", he or she would be killed. This limited the media coverage of the atrocities, and prevented a widespread international support, maintaining the totalitarian rule. The happenings in Myanmar are extremely similar to our previous studies, the events in India with the limitations of civil protest in 1919 in particular.