Interviews

How are Arakanese youths navigating their role under the military rule?

“They have no humanity. They are killing the people by using the public’s funds. Our people can never forgive this military group.” A local woman from KhinU

“They pack in advance rice and food and other useful things like lighters and flashlights that can be easily carried. When the troops approach, we take these things and flee. At night, even the children have to get up and run.” – A displaced woman from Yinmabin Township

“The more the military tension, the more days of unemployment. Some families are daily earners. Even those who have a certain amount of money will have to spend all of their savings as the military tension is going on.” A 27-year-old woman from Lechar.

“It’s important that some armed groups like the people’s administrative bodies, the people’s security forces and the PDFs, are not allowed to act unruly and outside the chain of command and gradually act like warlords in their own territories without following anyone’s orders. – Salai Yaw Mann (Spokesperson, People’s Administrative Body – Mindat Township)

“They are not too afraid of other groups, but they don’t dare to go to the place where the military council is present. Schools are open, but when the gunshots are heard, parents come to pick them up. If this continues, the people will lose all their rights including education and economy.” A local woman from Namphatkar

“Telling us to withdraw our troops is one thing, withdrawing the troops of both sides is another. Withdrawing your troops while you are involved in a fight is not a military custom.” – Major Phone Han, SSPP Spokesperson

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