Myanmar's poet-warrior shares a vision for democracy

The Bamar People’s Liberation Army (BPLA) has emerged as one of the key players among newly formed resistance groups in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war.

Since Myanmar’s military junta toppled the democratically elected government in a 2021 coup, it has faced heavy resistance from organized militias that are mainly divided along ethnic lines. 

Formed after the coup, the BPLA represents a new element in the resistance — both with its military tactics and with its inclusive approach that…