Interviews

“I’d like to live in my home village. If there was no danger and we could return safely, I would want to. Even if there are no houses, I would rebuild a hut and live there. I don’t want to flee like this. I never want to flee this way again.” – A 20-year-old woman from Ye Yoe Pyin village, Ponnagyun Township

“The tragedy of Pauktaw war recounted by a survivor”

“For the building period, we have a plan to form a transitional government in the transitional period after the fall of the military dictator. When we form a government, we need a constitution.” U Aung San Myint – Chair, Karenni State Transitional Constitution Drafting Committee.

“For comparison, in Operation 1027, we deployed our teams only on the night of 25 November. Since we entered the combat zones on the night of 26 November, we haven’t taken a single day’s break to date. There hasn’t been a single day or night without drone strikes…” – Ko Nyein, in charge of Cloud Wings drone force

“We cleared the area and removed landmines for their safety. We are currently in talks with local groups so that we can soon establish a stable administration.” – Salai Htet Ni (Spokesperson, CNF/CNA)

“This is a time of intense fighting. So, security is the first priority. I would like to call on the public to dig bomb shelters at every house. The military council is firing heavy weapons into the village almost every day. I would like to call on the public to always be careful and to help each other.” Tactical Operation Commander (Brigade-3 of the KNLA)

“Some residents have even reopened their shops in the town. People can now move freely in the town. The town is currently under the control of the People’s Defense Forces. They have also secured the parameters of the town. They will fight back if the army attacks.” – A local resident gathering information about the current situation in Kawlin

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