Interviews

“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

Voices of resistance fighters on the front line in Karenni (Kayah) State where armed conflict continues to intensify

“…you must participate yourselves in building a peaceful society. And as young people, you must resist the dictators’ oppression of the people. Speak of federalism, politics – know for yourselves what you want.” – Nan San Nwe, an ethnic Shan woman

“We have no cooperation with the military council and have not held a political dialogue with the military council. We have not attacked them since the military coup in 2021. They don’t attack us and neither do we. We don’t want to fight the organizations and the people who don’t attack us.” Sr. JK, Acting Spokesperson of Zomi Revolutionary Army (Eastern Command)

“The strength of Su-30 SME fighter jets is that… from Naypyitaw, they can reach any part of Myanmar to bomb targets. Each plane can carry about 250 bombs in its belly and drop hundreds of them. Their weakness is the high cost.” – CDM Air Force Sergeant Zeya

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