On February 1, the Myanmar military forcefully seized control of the country, its latest power grab in a country whose history is marked by countless such attempts. Until 2011, Myanmar had spent over 40 years under military rule, bringing the country into deep poverty and isolating it from the rest of the world. Despite a transition to democracy in the early 2010s, the political climate has remained unstable.

The situation has escalated since the coup, with the Myanmar military and police attempting to take control through inhumane violence. However, despite the risks, people of all ethnicities, ages and professions are marching in protest against the coup. Many essential workers, including truck drivers and train station workers, have also gone on strike to protest.


In this talk, we will discuss Myanmar’s political history, its historical heritage, and specific events that have happened since the start of the coup. In addition, we will discuss ways in which we - and you - can help the peaceful protesters in Myanmar.

The speaker’s bios, as well as links to fundraising efforts to help the protesters in Myanmar, are included in this flyer. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWpkcVKaJugckgqYAq1imz-bMIFMiuDW9vBkpxGPLM4/edit?usp=sharing)

This speaker event is organized by Tau Beta Pi. To register for this event, please fill out the form linked here. (http://tbpmi.ga/myanmar)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at tbp.campusoutreach@umich.edu. We hope to see you there!