"In 1962, a military faction led by the General Ne Win overthrew the democratically elected people?s government in Burma and established state rule as a one party dictatorship. The people of Burma have suffered tremendously as a result of this dictatorial system. Throughout Burma?s history, students have initiated a movement for the wellbeing of the people, and this people?s movement has established Burma?s historic political milestones. In 1988, led by the students, Burma?s citizens peacefully rose up and protested the one party regime and called for multiparty democracy. However, the new military regime brutally cracked down on these peaceful protests..."