The peaceful jungle village of Demoso in eastern Karenni State, Myanmar, has erupted into a fervent revolutionary movement. A change is happening in the charred earth beside the town’s main thoroughfare. A theme that permeates all of the newly constructed cafes and stores made of bamboo and wood is resistance.
Ethnic groups in this country have been fighting the military leadership that has dominated South East Asia for decades. Three years ago, a military coup put an end to a transition to democracy, and ever since, the town has drawn young warriors and campaigners.
After being denied their initial opportunity to experience democratic freedom, they resorted to civil disobedience by taking to the streets. They encountered
