Two years on from the military coup, Myanmar's migrant community is still fighting for democracy

The three-finger salute, adopted from The Hunger Games movies, has become a symbol of opposition to the military coup. (ABC News: Kenith Png)

The military coup in Myanmar two years ago may feel like a world away, but for thousands of people from the country’s diaspora in Australia, the reality of conflict and oppression remains close to home.

On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military ousted the country’s democratically elected government, arresting leader Aung San Suu Kyi and senior members of her government.