8888 Uprising
8888 Uprising (Vorlage:MYname) was a national uprising demanding democracy that took place on 8 August 1988 in Burma. It ended on 18 September 1988, after a bloody military coup. Because of the uprisings, the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) was formed. During the crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi emerged as a national icon.
After the 8888 Uprising, another series of uprisings took place, which were all suppressed by the government.
During the uprising, thousands, mostly monks and civilians (primarily students) were killed by the Tatmadaw (Burmese Armed Forces).
Today, the uprising is remembered and honoured by many Burmese expatriates and citizens alike. The 1995 motion picture Beyond Rangoon is based on a true story that took place during the uprising.