Chinland
Since the military coup in 2021, Myanmar has been plunged into chaos, ravaged by a nationwide civil war. In the western mountains of the country, Chinland -the homeland of the Chin ethnic minority- has become a symbol of resistance against the brutal junta. The young generation of Chin, including former students and engineers, has taken up arms to push back the military and restore democracy.
Facing them, the junta has carried out massacres and relentless bombings against civilians in an attempt to crush the revolution. But without success: since 2023, following a major offensive by resistance groups across the country, the young Chin guerrillas have been liberating town after town and now control more than 80% of Chin State.
Through multiple trips between 2022 and 2024, this project documents their resistance -from the front lines to displacement camps- amid one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century.
Facing them, the junta has carried out massacres and relentless bombings against civilians in an attempt to crush the revolution. But without success: since 2023, following a major offensive by resistance groups across the country, the young Chin guerrillas have been liberating town after town and now control more than 80% of Chin State.
Through multiple trips between 2022 and 2024, this project documents their resistance -from the front lines to displacement camps- amid one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century.