Myanmar Has Had Anti-Junta Uprisings Before. The Spring Revolution Is Different.
The current resistance is led by tech-savvy middle-class youth who have tasted democracy and will not rest till it is restored.
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The current resistance is led by tech-savvy middle-class youth who have tasted democracy and will not rest till it is restored.
They include former teachers, a fighter who was shot three times, and another who lost his hand making weapons. All are undaunted and determined to end military rule.
Local units producing an array of small arms, mortars and ammunition have mushroomed in Sagaing Region.
What is life like inside the camps of various armed groups fighting the military regime? The Diplomat provides you with an inside look.
Homes once inhabited by resistance fighters are specifically targeted to send a message to residents of what lies in store if they engage in anti-junta activities.