Than Lwin Aye, Author at New Naratif

New Naratif empowers Southeast Asians by giving them the information and tools to be fully engaged and participatory citizens.

Photo collage of an image supplied by SNK of a young girl and a dog sitting next the Moei River along the Myanmar-Thailand border on 26 December 2021. Behind them are a pile of multicoloured sacks of supplies and two women, one seated, and one standing and holding a baby. The image is stylised with a photo of paint texture by Steve Johnson on Unsplash. Charis Loke

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“Nowhere Is Safe”: Myanmar Bombing Shatters “Peace Town”

by Allegra Mendelson and Than Lwin Aye 2 February 20228 March 2022

In Kayin State, recent fighting between the Myanmar military and anti-junta forces has displaced thousands from a Karen village built as a symbol of peace. One year since the coup began, many have fled to the Thai border and struggle to find food and shelter.