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Four years after the coup, chaos reigns as Myanmar’s military struggles


Female members of the Mandalay People's Defense Forces (MDY-PDF) head to the frontline in northern Shan State in December 2023. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images. A patchwork of armed opposition groups have made major gains over the past year, with the military facing further losses. Female members of Mandalay People's Defense Forces (MDY-PDF) head to the frontline in northern Shan State in December 2024. The streets of Lashio, a once bustling city in north-eastern Myanmar, are quieter than usual. Schools are shut, except for those run by volunteers from the pro-democracy resistance in the community. Months of airstrikes have left destruction. Even though the fighting has stopped, electricity is still not running properly. Instead, residents rely on solar power to charge their phones, and firewood and charcoal to cook.
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