2007 Burmese protests

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saffron_Revolution
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Amnesty_International
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:Human_Rights_Watch
gptkbp:aftermath continued activism
increased international sanctions
political dialogue initiated
gptkbp:allows high
gptkbp:caused_by increase in fuel prices
gptkbp:convicted_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:date September 2007
gptkbp:demands gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:human_rights
gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations condemnation
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:end_of_life unknown number
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:State_Peace_and_Development_Council
gptkb:military_operation
foreign interference
gptkbp:historical_context ongoing military rule since 1962
previous protests in 1988
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2007 Burmese protests
gptkbp:impact global awareness of Myanmar issues
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of chanting prayers
carrying banners
silent marches
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Aung_San_Suu_Kyi
gptkb:U_Gambira
Ashin Nyanissara
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future protests
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:national_security
gptkbp:location gptkb:Burma
gptkbp:media imposed by government
gptkbp:media_coverage limited
gptkbp:motto “ We want democracy”
“ We want freedom”
“ We want human rights”
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Saffron_Revolution
gptkbp:outcome increased repression
gptkbp:participants gptkb:temple
gptkb:University
civil society members
gptkbp:related_event 2008 constitutional referendum
2007 cyclone Nargis
gptkbp:result government crackdown
gptkbp:social_media limited use
gptkbp:supports gptkb:temple
gptkb:University
ordinary citizens
gptkbp:technique gptkb:sit-ins
marching
peaceful demonstration