When the terrorist military answered peace with violence, the streets turned into battlegrounds. This section documents the brutality unleashed on civilians and the extraordinary courage of those who stood firm in the face of fear, especially the brave Generation Z who refused to back down.
This photo taken on March 30, 2021 shows the funeral event are about to celebrate at the Kyisu Cemetary in North Dagon township of Yangon Region. Those fallen people are killed at the peacful protesting against military coup in Yangon by Junta forces. Photo - Mar Naw
A solemn scene where people gather to pray and pay tribute to Chit Min Thu, a 24-year-old who was tragically shot and killed with live ammunition by the military on March 11, 2021. The location serves as a poignant reminder of the violence and loss experienced during the unrest. Photo - TaMwe
A scene where young protesters are fleeing to escape as the military fires tear gas canisters at them while they peacefully demonstrate. Photo - TaMwe
A young protester receives aid from his friends as they wash his face after he was affected by tear gas grenades fired by the military during an anti-coup rally in Yangon. The moment captures the resilience and solidarity among demonstrators amid the crackdown. Photo - TaMwe
protesters takes a defensive stance as police fire rubber bullets and tear gas in Yangon. The tense scene reflects the ongoing clashes between demonstrators and security forces during the unrest. Photo - TaMwe
Protesters prepare to defend themselves against a police crackdown using homemade shields made from plastic and iron barrels, despite security forces firing live ammunition. The scene highlights the determination and resilience of the demonstrators in the face of extreme danger. Photo - TaMwe