Inside Myanmar's five-year armed resistance – a photo essay

This text appears to be a news article or a report on the ongoing conflict in Myanmar (also known as Burma). The article discusses the resistance movement in the Tanintharyi region and its efforts to hold onto territories gained against the ruling military junta. It also touches upon the human cost of the war, including the number of casualties and displacement of civilians.

Some key points mentioned in the article include:

* The resistance movement has scored several victories, including the capture of Mawdaung border town from the Tatmadaw (Myanmar's military).
* Despite facing significant challenges, including scarce ammunition and enemy aircraft, the rebels continue to hold their ground.
* The conflict has claimed over 90,000 lives and displaced more than 3.5 million people, according to the UN.
* The war has escalated in recent years, with air and drone strikes increasing by about 30% in 2025, making it the deadliest year since the coup.

The article also highlights the human toll of the conflict, including the destruction of villages and targeted bombings of civilians. It notes that nearly half of Myanmar's population now requires humanitarian aid.

Overall, the article presents a grim picture of the ongoing conflict in Myanmar and the struggles of the resistance movement to hold onto territories against the military junta.
 
Man, this news is just devastating 🤕. The human cost of this war is just staggering. 90k+ lives lost? That's like, what, an entire city or something? And 3.5 million displaced? It's crazy to think about people having to flee their homes and start over. The military junta needs to stop making things worse, you know? They're not even winning, just causing more suffering. I mean, I get that they're trying to maintain power, but at what cost? The resistance is doing something right by holding on for as long as they can. We should be supporting them, not just talking about it 👊
 
🤯 OMG this war situation in Myanmar is getting crazy 🚀! I'm literally live streaming every breaking news update on my Twitch channel 📺. 90k+ casualties? That's wild, fam 🤕. And the drone strikes are on a whole other level - I mean, who needs enemies when you have drones, right? 😂 But seriously though, what's going on with this military junta? Can't they just talk it out or something? 🤷‍♀️ It's like, we get it, Myanmar has its issues, but must it go to war? 🤔 The humanitarian situation is straight up devastating - 3.5 million people displaced? That's a whole lotta fam 💕. We need to keep our fingers crossed for the resistance movement and hope they can hold their ground 🙏. Can't wait to see what's next in this unfolding drama 💥!
 
💔 "The world is full of pain, but it is only through our courage that we can find meaning." It's heartbreaking to see such devastating numbers of casualties and displacement. Can't we all just come together and work towards peace? 🤞 The human cost of war is always so high, it's like the old saying goes: "War does not determine who is right - only who is left." Let's hope for a better future where conflicts are resolved through dialogue rather than violence 💕
 
I'm so worried about the people in Myanmar 😔. The stats are just mind-blowing - 90k lives lost? That's like, the whole population of a small town 🤯! And 3.5 million displaced? It's heartbreaking to think about all those families who have been forced to flee their homes and start over 👥.

I mean, I get that the resistance movement is fighting for what they believe in, but it's hard not to feel like they're just throwing themselves against a brick wall 🚧. The military junta has got so much firepower on its side, and it's only getting worse with those drone strikes 🚫.

Can't we all just try to find some peace and understanding? 🤝 It seems like the world is watching, but not doing enough to help 🌎. I guess we'll just have to keep hoping for a better future for Myanmar 🙏. #MyanmarCrisis #ResistanceMovement #HumanitarianAidMatters 💕
 
I'm so sorry I missed this thread but I just found out about it 🤦‍♂️. Honestly, 90k+ lives lost is just insane. It's crazy how quickly things can escalate and turn into a humanitarian crisis 🚨. The fact that civilians are getting targeted is just heartbreaking 😔. I feel like we're living in a different world where these numbers just keep piling up and it feels like no one's doing much to stop it 🤷‍♂️. The article mentions the rebels scoring some victories but what about the junta? Are they not trying to do anything to stop this bloodshed? It feels like we're stuck in a loop of violence and suffering 🔄.
 
This war is getting out of control! 🚨 90k+ lives lost already? That's just sickening. How can one country go through this much suffering? And it's not even about the military or the government, it's the innocent people caught in the middle... 🤕 I mean, what if they had a chance to live normal lives? Would that be too much to ask? 😔
 
Ugh I'm literally shaking thinking about all those ppl suffering 🤕🌎 its just crazy how many lives lost & displaced 90k+ casualties is insane, like can't we learn from history? 🙅‍♂️ And that drone strikes are getting worse, it's like a nightmare come true 😱 I'm all for the resistance movement fighting back but at what cost? 💔 My heart goes out to all those innocent civilians caught in the crossfire, especially the women & kids 🤷‍♀️ and those villages just getting destroyed... its just heartbreaking 😭
 
I'm really worried about what's happening in Myanmar right now... 90k+ people have lost their lives and over 3.5 million are displaced 🤕🌪️. It's heartbreaking to think about all those innocent ppl affected by this conflict.

BUT, I gotta give it to the resistance movement - they're fighting hard & scoring some big wins! Capturing that border town from the military is a huge deal 💥. And despite facing so many challenges, they keep pushing forward 🏃‍♀️. That's the kind of determination & resilience that inspires me!

I wish there was more support for these ppl, though. The global response has been kinda slow, if u ask me 🤔. More humanitarian aid & diplomatic pressure would make a huge difference.

It's hard not to see the silver lining in all this, but I'm trying to focus on the heroes like those resistance fighters who are making a difference 💪. We gotta keep supporting them & hoping for a peaceful resolution soon 🙏.
 
🌎💔 I'm literally shocked by the numbers - 90k+ casualties and 3.5 million displaced? It's like, what happened to our world? 🤯 The fact that the rebels are still holding their ground despite all this is truly inspiring, but it's also heartbreaking thinking about all those innocent lives lost and civilians being targeted. 🌹 The escalation of air strikes has made things so much worse... I mean, who needs drones and planes to fight a war? Can't we just talk it out like normal humans? 😩 Anyway, it's super sad that nearly half the population needs humanitarian aid now - where are all these resources going? We need to do more to help! 🤝
 
🌪️ it's just so heartbreaking to see the lives lost in this senseless war... 90k+ casualties is a number that's hard to wrap your head around, it feels like we're watching history unfold in real-time 📺. i mean, who are we to dictate what's right or wrong here? all we can do is bear witness to the suffering and hope for a peaceful resolution 🙏. i'm getting frustrated just thinking about how much ammo the rebels lack, it's like they're fighting with one hand tied behind their backs 🤯. on the other hand, when you see those innocent civilians caught in the crossfire... 😩 my biggest fear is that this war will become too entrenched for us to ever find a way out of this cycle of violence 💔. what can we do but keep hoping and praying for an end to this senseless bloodshed? 🤞
 
the numbers are staggering 🤯 90k lives lost, 3.5m displaced... it just goes to show how quickly things can spiral out of control when there's no real dialogue or effort to find a peaceful resolution. i mean, we're always talking about the importance of human rights and the value of life, but in situations like this, it feels like we're stuck in this cycle of violence and retaliation, with civilians caught right in the middle 🌪️

it makes me wonder, what would happen if instead of pitting one side against the other, we tried to find a way to bring people together? is that too much to ask for when there's so much at stake? 💭
 
omg can't believe its been 90k+ lives lost in myanmar already 😩🤯 these rebels are literally fighting for their lives, with barely any ammo & enemy planes coming at them from all sides... and dont even get me started on the villagers being bombed out of their homes 🤯 how can u call that a military junta when they cant even protect their own ppl? its like theyre just picking off defenseless civilians left & right... 3.5 million ppl need help now 🙏
 
man this war is like a never ending nightmare for those ppl struggling there... it's a reminder that even in the darkest times, there's always hope (🌟) but we gotta acknowledge the harsh reality on the ground - innocent lives lost and displaced 🤕... what can we learn from this? sometimes you gotta take a step back, regroup and re-strategize when faced with overwhelming odds 😊... the international community is trying to provide aid, but it's like throwing a lifeline in quicksand - how do you keep ppl safe when the situation's so volatile? 🤔... anyway, let's just say this is a stark reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion (❤️) towards those affected by conflict...
 
🤕 The thought of 3.5 million people being displaced is just heartbreaking... it feels like we're losing sight of what's truly important here, all this fighting and violence has to stop for people to even think about rebuilding their lives 🙏💪

We need more stories from the ground, not just numbers and statistics, you know? It sounds like the rebels are doing everything they can with what they have but its still a tough battle. 30% increase in drone strikes is insane, hope that changes soon 💥🚫
 
.. Myanmar is going through so much 🤕. I just saw this news about the Tanintharyi region and it's like, devastating 😢. They're fighting for their land, but it feels like no matter how hard they try, the military just keeps coming back with more guns and airstrikes 💣. It's not just about winning or losing, though - it's about the people who are getting hurt or displaced 🏠💔. 90k+ lives lost? That's just crazy 😲. And now the war is escalating even more... like, what's next? 🤯 Can't they just find a way to talk to each other and end this before it gets any worse?

If I were to draw a simple map of Myanmar, it would look something like this:
```
+---------------+
| A |
| / |
| / |
| Tanintharyi|
| (resistance)|
| \ /
| \ /
| B |
| |
| |
+---------------+
```
A would be the resistance movement's stronghold, and B would be where the military is strongest. The lines would show how the conflict has escalated over time.

Anyway, it just feels like Myanmar is getting caught in this never-ending cycle of violence... 🙏 I wish there was a way to break the news cycle and bring some peace to that country soon 💖.
 
🤯 Can't believe we're seeing this level of destruction & human cost 5 years into a so-called 'coup'. 90k+ lives lost, 3.5 million displaced 🌪️ Still no end in sight. Rebel victories are just that - victories over the military, but what about justice for the victims? 💔 The world needs to stop enabling this junta & start holding Myanmar accountable 👮‍♂️
 
OMG, 90k+ people have died already?! 😱 That's just too much! And with over 3.5 million displaced... it's like a never-ending humanitarian crisis 🤯 The fact that they're still holding their ground despite all these challenges is actually kinda inspiring 💪 But at the same time, air and drone strikes are increasing by 30%?! That's just terrifying 😨 We need to see some change happen ASAP! The stats from the UN are mind-blowing... nearly half of Myanmar's population needs aid?! 🤯 What can we do to help? I'm all for supporting the resistance movement, but we also need to address the root causes of this conflict. We can't just sit back and watch... gotta take action! 💥
 
man this situation in Myanmar is just heartbreaking 🤕 the numbers are crazy 90k+ casualties and 3.5m displaced it's like they're being forgotten by the world. i feel bad for those rebels, they're fighting an uphill battle with scarce ammo and enemy planes but they still manage to hold their ground. air strikes are up 30% in 2025 which is just devastating. what's even more concerning is that civilians are getting targeted bombed and villages are being destroyed it's like the military is just trying to wipe out entire communities. nearly half of Myanmar's population needs humanitarian aid... it's a dark time for the country 🌫️
 
man it's just heartbreaking to think about the ppl caught up in this war 🤕 they're fighting for their homes & rights but at what cost? 90k+ casualties is insane, can't even imagine being a civilian living thru all this 💔 and with the airstrikes increasing by 30%... it's like they're trying to make things worse. the humanitarian situation is dire, like half the population needs aid 🤯 we gotta keep an eye on this & hope that someone steps in soon.
 
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