Ye Aung Thu

Ye Aung Thu

artist Myanmar

Ye Aung Thu is a seasoned photographer from Myanmar who has documented the country's tumultuous history, including the military coup of 1988 that he experienced as a child. Since the resurgence of conflict in 2021, he has traveled across Myanmar to capture the struggles of guerrilla groups fighting against military rule, using his lens to tell the stories of those caught in the ongoing turmoil.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,514
Power
1,163$
Sentiment
6.89
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 8,654,622 5,541 $700,000 448$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 17,974 $2,700,000 715$
Totals 2 76,540,633 23,515 $3,400,000 1,163$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Ye Aung Thu documents the actions of various guerrilla groups in Myanmar, reflecting on his experiences during military coups. 6

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