Ayeyawady students build temporary protest camps

 

They are awaiting Parliament’s decision on the controversial education law. The authorities recently agreed to a new bill. 

 “Temporary camps are now open in Maubin and Pathein Townships,” said Aung Kant Zaw from Ayeyawady Boycott column. “Members from the camps make up a committee. As we wait, the boycott will continue. Our first priority is to give education talks to the public. We will explain the agreements reached recently with the government as well as the contents of the education law and proposed amendments.”

The student added that the protesters would also march to Pathein University and Pathein Technology University. They also plan to find a place in the universities where they can turn into protest camps. Meetings and discussions will be held at the temporary camps. 

National Network for Educational Reform (NNER), which plays a key role in the negotiation with the government, plans to hold discussions on the law and parliament activities with the students at the temporary camps.  

Aung Kant Zaw added that the committee would also consist of teachers and some student leaders. 

The temporary camps will mainly accommodate students from the townships, who will take care of the management. Protesters in general are welcomed to join. 

On February 18, the Maubin temporary protest camp was built at the Mittashin Women Orphanage. The camp in Pathien is set to be completed today.