Lashio, a northeastern Myanmar city, has become eerily quiet following months of airstrikes and conflict between the military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA). Civilians are facing extreme hardships, relying on solar power and charcoal for basic needs. Leo, a local driver, highlights the tragedy of war, noting the casualties witnessed on the streets. The military's failure to retake Lashio not only represented a significant loss but also heightened calls for change within the pro-military supporters, raising questions about the future of military leadership in the region.
The once bustling streets of Lashio, now quieter, tell a story of devastation, with survivors relying on makeshift solutions for their basic needs after months of airstrikes.
Leo recalls the horrors faced by civilians, saying, "We saw a lot of civilians who died during the battle... some of the bodies were decayed, and some were freshly dead."
The military's defeat in Lashio, where the MNDAA took control, marked a significant shift in power dynamics, boosting resistance movements seeking to overthrow the junta.
As the military loses its grip on the country, frustrations are boiling over among pro-military factions, leading to demands for the resignation of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
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