Thousands fled Myanmar after the coup to India’s northeastern border state, where the local authorities and communities have offered protection and help despite a lack of central government support, but the response is under increasing strain.
While students led previous uprisings against military rule, they have joined the ranks of today’s resistance war in a more supporting role, as members of an array of ideologically diverse groups – including a resurgent communist army.
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A defecting soldier and a newly trained medic defied warnings against joining Myanmar’s armed resistance movement, finding love in a conflict zone before they were forced to flee the country.
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