Interviews

“I’d like to ask people to stay strong. Because we want to give you the good news that we’ve already won this battle to a certain extent.” – Bo Galon Yarzar (Leader, Chaung-U Local Defense Force)

“The execution of those who are working for democratic rights is not in accord with the laws. It is an insult to the public. So, we need to try to quickly escape from the hand of the military dictatorship and fight it collectively. If not, the military shall kill one after another by hanging.” U Kyee Myint, Lawyer

“Most of us have more or less emotional feelings these days. Maybe I am depressed today, but I am giving myself courage so I can get up the next day to resist the military council in any way I can.” – Ko Arzu (Spokesperson , Monywa main strike group)

“Military areas are likely to be wider as its influence reaches around two-thirds of the Arakan State.” U Pe Than, Arakan politician

“We’ve taken out loyal supporters of the military dogs (military council members) as often as we’ve had the opportunity. As a PDF unit, we’ve disrupted the coup regime’s administrative apparatus to the point where they can no longer operate in the area.” – Bo Yarma (Leader, Eagle Guerrilla Group)

“The military fires artillery shells into the villages when bombs are thrown into the military compound.” Yar Zar Myint Naing, a CDM private from No.284 Light Infantry Battalion

“If the fighting in Arakan State flares up again, it will be even more violent than before.” – Khaing Thukha (Spokesperson, AA/ULA)

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