It’s been two years since the Myanmar military launched a coup against the civilian government - an event that has cost thousands of people their lives.  

Australian photojournalist Steve Tickner was just one of the journalists - local and foreign -  fleeing the military as hundreds were being detained and protesters were being tortured.

Today, South-east Asia correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, Chris Barrett tells the story of Tickner’s daring escape from military dictatorship, and the situation today.

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