Interviews

“Since we believe that resolving these issues through political means is the only way to achieve a political situation with minimal losses and sacrifices, we, the seven groups, will seek a solution to the political problems by political means. “ – Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt, KNU/KNLA(PC)

“The establishment of Chinland and the Chinland Council is to implement the interests of the entire Chin people. It also aims to further strengthen the revolution. In any case, there are groups that have not been able to join us yet. The door is open for them to join us.” Chinland government’s Prime Minister Pu Pa Thang

“The military council is an illegitimate military regime. It is a group that has usurped state power by force. They don’t have the mandate to issue laws and orders, which only legitimate governments are authorized to do. Therefore, we consider the laws and orders they issue to be illegitimate.” – Daw Hnin Hnin Hmwe (Member of the General Strike Committee)

“If the army collapses, and the country becomes a failed state, ——. Before that happens, what do you think the neighboring countries will do? At that time, they will come and help the army. Because in their view, if the army collapses, and the country becomes a failed state, all the problems and sufferings of Myanmar will come to them. They don’t want these. They don’t want to see it.” Sao Harn Yawnghwe, a key figure in Myanmar peace process

“Such a well-planned meeting in the parliament shows that Thailand views the military council’s violence inside Myanmar as a threat to Thailand’s national security.” – Daw Khin Ohmar, founder of Progressive Voice Myanmar

“The military council looks chaotic. This military service law will go to the positive side if we can apply it pre-emptively.” Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw, a Myanmar political and military affairs analyst

“People in this area are fleeing here. There are always IDPs here. Even if we are at home now, we have to be ready to flee at any time. And the brutal “ogre column” is conducting raids in this area, the locals are living in constant fear, day and night.” – Ma Moe Aye, a resident of Shwebo

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