Myanmar's Youths Undergo Intense Training to Challenge Military Junta

Volunteers from diverse backgrounds join the Bamar People's Liberation Army to fight for democracy in the jungles of Myanmar.

Over 100 young volunteers endure rigorous military drills in eastern Myanmar's rebel-held territories.
The Bamar People's Liberation Army, led by ex-poet Maung Saungkha, spearheads the resistance against the 2021 military coup.
Recruits face harsh conditions, with training sessions starting at 4 a.m. and lasting until 9 p.m. daily.
Political education is a key component of the training, covering federalism, government structure, and gender equality.
Graduates of the BPLA training are immediately deployed to frontlines, with many having already lost their lives in combat.