Emily Fishbein

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How Myanmar’s Thantlang Township Became a Symbol of Resistance

​​Thantlang defied the odds to become a stronghold against Myanmar’s military. A year after tragedy, Chinland Defense Forces take on the junta and rebuild the communities it tried to destroy

By Emily Fishbein / Thantlang, Myanmar

Civil War Looms as Myanmar's Military Intensifies Crackdown

Protesters have maintained a largely peaceful resistance. But now, many feel compelled to take up arms against the military

By Emily Fishbein and Kyaw Hsan Hlaing / Yangon

Myanmar Protests Give LGBTQ+ People a Voice

As protesters join together to stand for democracy, an opening has emerged to advance social acceptance for Myanmar's LGBTQ+ community.

By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing / Yangon and Emily Fishbein

Myanmar's Military Cracks Down on Dissent Amid Coup

The arrest of activists and writers is a sign that the coup is an attempt to crush the fragile political liberalization

By Emily Fishbein and Kyaw Hsan Hlaing / Yangon, Myanmar
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