I photographed Myanmar’s protesters one day – and their funerals the next

Photojournalist Moe documented the military's terrifying and brutal attacks on protests in Mandalay, until even carrying his camera became too risky

My first encounter with the military came on 4 February 2021, three days after the coup. From the back of my friend's motorcycle, I hid my camera under my clothes and attempted to photograph soliders as they drove in trucks through my native city of Mandalay carrying their guns. I couldn't get a good picture, however, because one of the vehicles started following us and we had to retreat.

Within days, almost the whole country had erupted in protest. I couldn't stay still any more, and I joined the crowds on 7 February.

The whole country had erupted in protest. I couldn't stay still any more, and I joined the crowds'