Sky News’s INSIDE MYANMAR: THE HIDDEN WAR EXPOSED – A Shocking Documentary by STUART RAMSAY Premieres July 18

In an upcoming special series on Sky News, viewers will be given a rare glimpse inside the complex and tumultuous situation in Myanmar. Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay, along with his team, has recently returned from the country, where they spent a month undercover, immersing themselves in the lives of resistance fighters, volunteers, and medics who are courageously fighting against the military regime that seized power two years ago.

Little known about the Myanmar situation

With little information available about the current state of affairs in Myanmar, Ramsay’s investigative reporting sheds light on the harrowing realities faced by its people. The team visited various locations where the bodies of deceased Myanmar army soldiers still remain, offering a somber reminder of the violence that has transpired. They also witnessed the indiscriminate targeting of civilians through airstrikes and artillery attacks, as well as had the opportunity to meet some of the thousands of internally displaced people.

One noteworthy aspect of Ramsay’s exploration is the team’s embedded experience in a secret frontline hospital tucked away in the dense jungles of Myanmar. Here, they were confronted with what Ramsay described as a “conveyor belt of horror,” as medical staff tirelessly worked to save the lives of severely injured civilians and resistance fighters.

Stuart Ramsay, Royal Television Society’s TV Journalist of the Year, says

“I witnessed brain surgery, complex amputations, and lifesaving operations that simply defied the conditions in which the volunteer staff were working in. They are achieving miracles, almost hourly, every day, all the while knowing that the Myanmar regime is hunting them down and trying to destroy the hospital.”

Ramsay added: “I knew this was going to be different to many wars that I have covered, not least because it’s taking place in a jungle, but I didn’t expect it to be so violent, volatile, and affecting so many civilians across the country”.

The team embarked on a covert journey, cautiously navigating through government-controlled areas using less-traveled routes and backroads. At all times, they remained within a few kilometers of their own forces, ensuring their safety and ensuring communication with their comrades. They traversed three states in Myanmar – Shan State, Karenni (Kayah) State, and Karen (Kayin) State, meticulously collecting compelling evidence of an ongoing and active war.

In these states, the conflict has uprooted and displaced a significant portion of the population, leaving the region deeply scarred. When speaking with those affected by the violence, the team discovered a prevailing sense of despair and hopelessness. Many drew parallels to previous international interventions, such as the aid provided to Ukraine, and expressed a belief that external assistance is unlikely to arrive.

“They always say that they are concerned, they’re deeply concerned, they’re strongly deeply concerned, they use a lot of grammar words but not action, so yeah, we realise that we have to do it ourselves”, one of the commanders leading the fight against the regime told Ramsay.

When can we see the special

Tune in to Sky News on Tuesday, 18th July at 9 pm for the one-hour special. Hosted by Anna Botting with Ramsay joining in the studio.

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