Lwin, 22, has joined in the protests and also donated her savings to people whose family members have been killed.
"The soldiers patrol the city every day and sometimes they set up roadblocks to harass the people coming through," she said. "In some cases, they fire without hesitation. We are scared of our own soldiers. Whenever we see one, all we feel is anger and fear."
Lwin does not believe she will be able to safely return to Myanmar after speaking out against the military during the competition. She does not know where she will go next.
The pageant queen has had a whirlwind of a week at Miss Universe. The suitcase that had all of Lwin's outfits - including her original national costume - for the competition was lost by the airline. She had to borrow outfits from some contestants while the organizers helped her secure an evening gown.
People from Myanmar who lived in the US were also able to send Lwin a traditional dress to walk the stage for the national costume contest.
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