“We can’t compromise on this revolution. We have to act decisively to send the military back to the barracks.” – Dr Hla Kyaw Zaw (Political analyst) 22 May 2023
“We have no other choice but to defend ourselves and go on the counterattack. The fighting will only get more intense.” – Khu Reedu (Military chief, KNDF) 17 May 2023
“We don’t have to worry much about security in the region. But we’re worried that the aid won’t reach those in need in the region. People will starve. I worry that there will be no food or clothing for them.” – Colonel Khun Okka (Patron, PNLO) 09 May 2023
“In the future, our PDFs will continue to participate in the revolution in cooperation with the EAOs. We will engage in the fight to topple the military dictator however difficult it may be. The message we want to convey to the public is that a person alone can’t make a revolution. I would like to urge the public to participate in the revolution as much as they can.” Member of Hpakant PDF 09 May 2023
“We must work in all areas to get rid of this dictatorship that even uses sexual assault as a weapon to undermine its own reputation.” – Thwe Zin Toe (BWU) 08 May 2023
“The army is torturing the public who are assumed to support us. It is a very cruel act. As part of the ‘four cuts’ strategy, the military council threatens the public to distance us from the public and have a negative view on us.” Salai Htet Ni – Spokesperson of the CNF 03 May 2023
“Our people don’t like organizations which show no respect for human rights and humanitarianism. The people feel that these organizations should not exist.” Moon Nay Li – Spokesperson of KWAT 28 Apr 2023
“There’s no way we can counter the junta’s air power. For that, we need a lot of international help. I want them to do more than just condemn.” – A displaced youth (Pazigyi village, Kanbalu Township) 27 Apr 2023
“I am more scared of airstrikes. I have dug bomb shelters. I have to hide in the bomb shelters for a certain period of time as I cannot exactly know where heavy shells will land. However, I have no safety.” Daw Rosy, a female IDP 27 Apr 2023
