Myanmar: The spring revolution

Published: May 6, 2021, 1:40 a.m.

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More than 750 people have been killed by the Myanmar military since they seized power in a coup three months ago. Mass protests demanding a return to democracy and the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi have been met with brutal force. Borders are closed and the internet effectively blocked. This is a story the military does not want the world to hear. But people are bravely documenting their resistance. We follow three young activists now in a fight for their future. As their options close\\u2026Can they win back democracy?

Produced and presented by Rebecca Henschke with Kelvin Brown\\nReporting team: Banyol Kong Janoi, Phyu Zin Poe and Zarchi

(Image: Bhone at a pro-democracy demonstration in Myanmar. Credit: BBC)

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