Interviews

“It is a matter for us to decide based on what they said and how to do it after this meeting. It is too early to say whether it is constructive or not.” U Khaing Thukha, Spokesperson of the AA

“Being women, there can be times when we feel disheartened, no matter how strong we’re physically. If you feel that way, just pull yourself together and remember that we can do it and keep up the fight. We’re proud of all women comrades.” – Kyar Khin Sein (T.G.R Women Drone Force – Myaung)

“Human rights violations are happening every day not only in the whole country but also in Karen State. Extrajudicial war crimes and crimes against humanity are happening on a national scale every day. We have to do everything we can to put an end to it.” Saw Nanda Hsue, advocacy coordinator of KHRG

“This isn’t a time of armed fighting in Arakan State. It seems to me that the regime has deliberately made the arrest to discourage or intimidate relief team members from helping the people.” – U Pe Than (Former member of the Rakhine parliament for Myebon Township)

“We plan to protect the people in the areas we control as much as possible from the increasing human rights violations committed by the military council.” – Padoh Saw Kler Say (Spokesperson, KNU)

“The military council charges the people under Section 505 without any offence. The military council carries out the inspection of overnight guest lists with the use of excessive forces. Especially, those close to the CSOs and those who worked for CSOs get inspected. This is a threat.” A female in-charge from Mon CSOs

“We have to sacrifice our lives and the youth are now exhausted. But we still pull ourselves together. Please continue to support us. Stay strong. ” – (An official, KNDF B03)

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