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Pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar join Karen fighters for military training

Former cruise worker turns armed fighter to oppose Myanmar's junta

Former cruise worker turns armed fighter to oppose Myanmar's junta Source: Supplied

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SBS speaks to the commanding general of the Karen national defence organisation, which is training protestors. He wants to form a new alliance with pro-democracy students to resist the Myanmar military.

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