Interviews

“We all understand that military matters are particularly important at this time of revolution. But at the same time, we should not neglect our responsibility to protect the people in accordance with the law.” – Steven, Head of Chin State People’s Police Force

“The regime has been flying planes every day these days. They’d drop bombs if we were unlucky. That’s what happened. But most of the attacks were on civilians.” – U Aung San Myint, Secretary (2), KNPP

“As for the current military situation, the Myanmar army has shifted from an offensive to a defensive position. They have launched various types of offensives using aircraft.” – Brigadier-General Saw Ta Ma Lar Thaw, Chief of Staff (G1), KNLA

“The ALP is a signatory to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). As an organization that is a signatory to the NCA, we have the rights to talk with all official government organizations. We can hold talks.” Khaing Thurein – Secretary of ALP

“Now, if someone asks me what I want to do, I want to see the face of the person who bombed the village by helicopter. How does he feel in this situation? I want to ask whether he has humanity or not.” Ma Moh Moh – Survivor of the Pazigyi village airstrike.

“Women’s participation in decision-making in discussions about building a new nation or establishing a federal democracy remains weak. But many women participate in the undesirable roles or struggle against military dictatorship. Women still have few opportunities to participate in decision-making processes.” Nah Moh Moh, General Secretary, Women’s League of Burma (WLB)

“Employers oppress and exploit workers in cooperation with the dictator.” Daw Moe Sandar Myint, Chair of the Federation of General Workers Myanmar (FGWM)

“It is very important what steps China will take after the failed talk? What will China do again? Will China be quiet?” U Ye Tun, ex-lower house representative of Hsipaw Township from White Tiger Party

“No matter how big their columns are, we’re all prepared to crush them.” – Salai Htet Ni, CNF/CNA Spokesperson

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