Hidden Costs of War
Hidden Costs of War
– Four Years After the Coup
– Four Years After the Coup
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Summary
Summary
This report exposed the systemic neglect and corruption within the armed forces, revealing declining morale and diversion of resources from soldiers to leadership elites. The military coup launched four years ago has brought untold suffering to the people of Myanmar. The Feb. 1, 2021, power grab by the army chief plunged the country into nationwide armed conflict. Torching of villages by junta forces, indiscriminate air strikes and stomach-churning atrocities have become commonplace. The U.N. says civilian deaths spiked 50% in the year up to June 2024. But the conflict has also wounded the military.
This report exposed the systemic neglect and corruption within the armed forces, revealing declining morale and diversion of resources from soldiers to leadership elites. The military coup launched four years ago has brought untold suffering to the people of Myanmar. The Feb. 1, 2021, power grab by the army chief plunged the country into nationwide armed conflict. Torching of villages by junta forces, indiscriminate air strikes and stomach-churning atrocities have become commonplace. The U.N. says civilian deaths spiked 50% in the year up to June 2024. But the conflict has also wounded the military.
Date: February 1, 2025
Platforms: TV • Radio • Web • Social Media
Impact & Reach:
Multimedia presentation on RFA.org in both languages.
Companion YouTube videos expanded global visibility.
Cited by rights groups, journalists, and international observers.
My Role:
Contributor, Editor, Cross-editorial Team Leader, Producer, Editorial Decision
Responsibilities:
Directed investigation into neglected hardships of junta soldiers and families.
Managed multi-platform coverage integrating economic data and human accounts.
Oversaw OSINT verification of insider-sourced images and documents.
Led content strategy to frame military morale and corruption for public discourse.
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