“For a ceasefire, we need the government elected by the public to hold a political dialogue. In practice, it is not in a position to hold a political dialogue with the Tatmadaw.” Pado Saw Kwal Htoo Win, Vice-Chair of the KNU 28 Dec 2021
“Fighting has resumed even with some groups which have signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). The durability of ceasefire is uneasy due to such verbal agreement” U Pe Than, Ex-Lower House MP 15 Dec 2021
“This treasury bond is not for the NUG alone. It is for all the people who are working for revolution. It is also for the KIO. We aim to allocate and use these funds for all.” Dr. Tu Hkawng, the NUG’s Union Minister 13 Dec 2021
“The celebration of Christmas is not suitable when the IDPs, those whose houses were burned down, those hiding in the forests and our brothers are facing desperate plights.” Rev. Dr. Stephen Lian Hup Ling 29 Nov 2021
“I no longer want to obey the military council’s orders. I have joined the CDM as I covet the people’s revolution.” A CDM private from Hopong 18 Nov 2021
“I don’t like war as Matupi bears the brunt of war. I joined the CDM without any persuasion.” CDM teacher (Matupi Township) 14 Nov 2021
“I would like to invite youths to cooperate in the regional defence instead of flocking to liberation areas.” Information officer of the CDF-Matupi 29 Oct 2021
“I don’t know what to do. I don’t know where to go.” A female Internally Displaced Person (IDP) from Ngwetaung village 26 Oct 2021
