The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
Author: bbc.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Myanmar
World / International

Five years after Myanmar's military chief led a coup, civil war has torn the country apart. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced. Rebels, after initial gains, now face setbacks due to forced conscription and increased drone use by the military. BBC journalist Quentin Sommerville traveled to Bago and Karen states to report from rebel-held territory.
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