People's Defence Force members escort protesters at a demonstration against the coup in Sagaing Region on September 7, 2022. (AFP)

‘I had no choice’: Military encourages – and stages – PDF surrenders

Myanmar’s military regime has offered rewards for resistance fighters who surrender, but while many desertions appear to be staged, a handful of genuine turncoats have caused serious intelligence breaches.

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