They turn militia when hope was lost and the killing began

13 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military coup quickly escalated from a largely bloodless takeover to a brutal crackdown, resulting in hundreds confirmed killed and thousands detained or on the run within five months.
As peaceful protests proved futile, hope dissipated, prompting a widespread shift towards armed resistance, with young people forming militias and joining ethnic armed groups to fight the junta.
Personal testimonies from new recruits, including a doctor, highlight the profound loss of faith in peaceful solutions and the resolve to undertake military training for freedom, recognizing the long-standing suffering of ethnic minorities.
The junta employs deceptive tactics, from manipulating COVID-19 data to fabricating narratives, to control information and divide the populace, intensifying the resolve of the resistance.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.