Interviews

“My dreams and hopes were destroyed. My friends also had their own dreams. The coup destroyed all our dreams and hopes. Because we were no longer allowed to go the way we wanted to go and the goals we wanted to achieve. So the goals and ambitions of the youth were destroyed by the military coup.” – Maw Thyo Myar (CDM education worker)

“It is found that the military council uses military ships and vessels. However, the military doesn’t use military vehicles as it faces frequent ambush attacks. The military council uses civilian vehicles to transport soldiers.” U Pe Than , Former Lower House MP from Myebon Constituency

“Until the Kokang and Ta’ang armed forces came in, there were no incidents such as artillery shelling or explosions in the camp. Since late 2021 and early 2022, there have been deaths from artillery shell explosions.” – An official at Zup Awng IDP Camp, Kutkai Township.

“We’ll continue the work we’re doing now. We’ll continue with the revolution and carry the burden we can until the military dictatorship is removed.” – A founding member [Nway Oo Guru Lay Myar]

“I helped the people stranded in the battle fields and the people injured by heavy weapons. Then, the stranded people were moved to safer places. I have to rescue them by risking my life.” A female volunteer who is engaging in the relief and rescue works

“This is mainly because they don’t feel safe because RCSS members are still present in the Hu Suan area and they’re afraid that other groups may enter the area again. Therefore, they don’t dare to return to their homes.” – An IDP aid group member (Kyaukme Township)

“The Burmese army’s actions of targeting and killing innocent civilians is an inhumane act” U Khaing Thukha (Spokesperson, ULA/AA)

← Previous 1 … 56 57 58 59 60 … 73 Next →