Interviews

“The NCA was signed between the government and the ethnic armed groups. Because neither the government nor the armed ethnic groups can currently follow the NCA path, the political dialogues based on the NCA have been stalled since February 2021.” – Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt ( KNU/KNLA-PC)

“The military council carried out the targeted attack on innocent civilians instead of the enemy target. All the public get embittered due to the military council’s mass killings. The public will not be satisfied with the actions of the military council.” Colonel Naw Bu, Spokesperson of KIO/KIA

“My desire to return home is the same as the thirst.”

“When the Thingyan (Myanmar New Year) was over and we were on the ground collecting data, we noticed that the support from some groups had slowed down. As a result, we started to think about the welfare of our fellow comrades and formed the “15 Baht A Meal” group.” – Sayar Kyaung (Myingyan)

“We will try our best to organize the campaign in order to get 100,000 signatures. Next month will be the 1000th day of the coup. At that time, we will send an open letter carrying public signatures to the Singaporean government.” Ko Saw L Muh, Blood Money Campaign

“As resistance fighters, we can’t rest just because it is the rainy season or winter. We take breaks and then go on. When the junta columns attacked us recently, we participated in joint operations with our local defense units.” – Deputy Commander of Nagani Column and Second Lieutenant who joined the CDM

“We’re living in constant fear. We can’t work and eat freely like before. As for me, I’ve no connections with these groups. But if someone informs on you out of personal dislike, you can get arrested even if you’re innocent.” – A local man from Mogaung

“Military council forces enter conflict-affected villages and arrest villagers. They are detained at non-interrogation centers like monasteries and schools. They are tied with ropes and beaten. Women are raped there. Some people are killed.” Official of Equality Myanmar

“There is the full comradeship spirit between leaders and comrades. Obedience and strategies are very good. I am very encouraged to listen to the Karenni songs filled with energy when comrades come back from the frontline. They entertain themselves with songs.” Singer Novem Htoo

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