Lorcan Lovett

Defectors from Myanmar’s military and police are learning skills that could put them on a new path after years of war.

Muslims join fight under multiethnic leadership as groups once marginalized are embraced by Myanmar’s revolution.

Travelling independently to Southeast Asia, they say they were inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup fighters.

Coup opponents say they are trying to recruit more informants as threats to those who leave intensify.