Her parents gone, a Myanmar student prays for the return of a father lost in conflict

In-Depth Shan Mae Lay’s mother and father were both taken from her after the coup, but she still has hopes of seeing her father again July 31, 2026 Shan Mae Lay, who excelled in school before the coup, continues to study hard despite losing both parents (Photo: Ba Gyi / Myanmar Now) Shan Mae Lay’s mother and father were both taken from her after the coup, but she still has hopes of seeing her father again. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in Related Articles