“I think the military council’s political and diplomatic blows will not be important.” Dr. Thiri Mon Chan, Chair of Military and Political Leading Committee of the MSDF 06 Aug 2023
“We come to this place to take refuge, but we don’t feel very safe. Education, health and social affairs are very difficult.” Naw Muu Say – Warehouse Manager of Dawnoeku IDP camp 31 Jul 2023
“The KIA may face incidents like the Hpakant incident and A Nang Pa incident if it dallies with the situation. It is difficult to say when and how the military council will conduct aerial bombardments.” A regional military and political observer from Myitkyina 28 Jul 2023
“If the military council does not stop its offensive, fighting may intensify across Kachin state.” Rev. Lahpai Shing Rip 26 Jul 2023
“Since we must also respect the rules and laws of a country, we must weigh carefully when providing cross-border assistance. So, it becomes difficult to provide adequate assistance.” – Saw Khe Lay, deputy head of CIDKP 24 Jul 2023
“We need IDP camps as the people are coming. They need shelter and food and have to work for their accommodation. It is like starting a new life.” U Aung San Myint, Secretary of KNPP 23 Jul 2023
