Members of the Mandalay People's Defence Force take part in a flag raising ceremony at a training camp in an undisclosed location in Sagaing Region on May 19. (AFP)

Myanmar’s pro-democracy revolution weakens five years on

Saluting the red banner of revolution deep in Myanmar's jungle, retreating resistance fighters swear to keep fighting for democracy – but after five years of civil war the cause is flagging.

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