The execution of four political activists in Myanmar sparked protests around the world this week.

Footage shows Burmese and Thai demonstrators enacting the performance art, which they titled 'Falling Star,' in Ching Mai, Thailand, on Tuesday, July 26.

The performance was intended to slam the brutality of Myanmar's military junta, which has been accused of burning down villages, sexually violating women, and committing genocide against ethnic minorities.

On Monday, junta officials announced they had executed four pro-democracy activists, spurring global condemnation. The political prisoners killed were identified as Ko Jimmy, Phyo Zeyar Thaw, Hla Myo Aung and Aung Thura Zaw.

A junta spokesman said the executions were carried out on Saturday. It was Myanmar's first use of capital punishment since the late 1980s. Burmese people were outraged at the executions, which triggered protests in Myanmar, Thailand, London, Japan and other countries.

The country has suffered ongoing unrest and uprisings from rebel groups following the removal of well-liked leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a military coup last February. Soldiers responded with barbaric force to protests.