HomeRemembering the uprisingStudents hold banners as they march to mark the anniversary of the 8888 democratic uprising in Yangon

Students hold banners as they march to mark the anniversary of the 8888 democratic uprising in Yangon

Students hold banners as they march to mark the 25th anniversary of the 1988 democratic uprising, also known also as "8888," in Yangon August 8, 2013. Thousands of people, including students and Buddhist monks, were killed or injured during the crackdown on August 8, 1988. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

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