An anti-coup activist aims a weapon while undergoing basic military training in territory controlled by the Karen National Union in southeastern Myanmar. (AFP)
An anti-coup activist aims a weapon while undergoing basic military training in territory controlled by the Karen National Union in southeastern Myanmar. (AFP)

City-born protesters prepare for war in the eastern jungles

Urban youth have travelled to ethnic armed group-controlled areas to be trained in making war against the Tatmadaw.

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