In Myanmar, a generation of political activists faced persecution and isolation as they were jailed for their anti-junta activities in the 1980s and 90s. Today, they're offering their fellow citizens tips on how to keep sane during the pandemic.
From meditation to memory games, former political prisoners in Myanmar are dishing out tips on surviving isolation in a pandemic as the country once severed from the world again closes its borders.
The Southeast Asian state spent nearly half a century under a paranoid, secretive junta that violently suppressed dissent, jailed its critics and locked the country off as it drove the economy into ruin.
There is a very strong resilience embedded in Myanmar society … my generation is used to this
Khin Zaw Win
‘Frontline warriors’
Myanmar has reported just 21 cases of Covid-19, including one death so far, but experts say the low number tested for the virus means the real figure is likely many times higher.
There are fears the country’s health system will be easily overwhelmed as cases rise.
Old hat for some
«There is a very strong resilience embedded in Myanmar society,» explained Khin Zaw Win.
This article was written by RICHARD SARGENT AND SU MYAT MON
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