A young Buddhist novice nun holds up the three-finger salute to anti-coup protesters in Karen National Union-administered Dooplaya District, Kayin State, on April 2. (KNU / AFP)

In the borderlands, women lead the charge

Ethnic nationality women have been heavily involved in protests against the coup, and hope the unity among the anti-military movement will pave the way for a federal future.

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