Harsh new legislation and arbitrary restrictions are hampering the work of Myanmar’s voluntary aid groups, endangering the lives of conflict victims and forcing cash-strapped organisations to reconsider their future.
To mark International Women’s Day, Doh Athan talked to a young volunteer medic in Sagaing Region who has treated people under constant threat of airstrikes. Despite loss, fear and hardship, she is determined to serve on the frontlines of Myanmar’s revolution.
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