Interviews

“The military council has now become a paper tiger. Theoretically, it’s close to falling. But, in reality, it’s still a tiger. It can still bite people and cause them harm. But since it won’t be long before it falls, I’d like to request the people to hold on.” – Nai Din Pala Hongsar (Mon State Federal Council)

“Some detainees have committed no offenses. Ordinary villagers are often arbitrarily accused. The military council frequently arrests villagers, accusing them of funding, providing rations, or supplying information to armed groups in the forests.” Nai Aue Mon/ HURFOM

Voices of Chin resistance forces, CSOs and the Chin people on the military council’s 2025 election dream

“… the groups coming to help must be organizations that are accepted by the ethnic armed groups. Otherwise, there is a concern that they will cause harm on the one hand, but want to help the IDPs on the other, but collect their data and exploit them politically in front of the international community. Township officials carefully check which groups are allowed to enter.” – An official from Karen Emergency Rescue Committee

“After the fighting, schools have been established in the IDP camps, but they lack essential supplies. The camps urgently need books, pens, rainproof sheets, and textbooks. Currently, each school has only one textbook, which is kept by the teacher, with no other donors available.” Khu Ku Reh, chair of Phay Soe Lay Youth Group

“Especially for the defense forces, it’s important not to do everything others do. If we behave like those we’re fighting against, we’re no different from the military council we’re trying to overthrow. It’s especially important to prevent such incidents. We should deal with mistakes and take responsibility for them.” – Ko Yaw Lay, PMCSG

“The foremost priority for ground reporters is security—security first, second, and third. If a situation feels unsafe, it’s better to wait for a safer opportunity. Now they were in their own houses. In areas controlled by both sides, journalists must remain vigilant even within their own territories.” U Toe Zaw Latt Secretary of IPCM

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