Why did they all leave their homes? Loikaw and Demoso become a fierce theatre of war between the Myanmar Army and the opposition. Similarly, Khamhom, 16, decided to leave Laihka, south of Shan State, even though she needed to complete her last year of high school. At present, the people in Shan State do not just have to endure harassment by the Myanmar Army. This has prompted many people in Shan State to decide to leave behind their homes.

Source: Bangkok Post June 24, 2023 15:49 UTC