“The time has come to unitedly overthrow the dictatorship by reassembling the people and armed groups. The public doesn’t want the situation in which the future generations continue to suffer.” Saw Al Hu 20 Jan 2022
“The military will not achieve success whenever the election is held without the public’s agreement. The most important point is that without the withdrawal from politics, what the military does will be inconsistent with the public’s desires.” U Sai Leik, General Secretary of the SNLD 18 Jan 2022
“All the people think that those who speak Karen language are Karen soldiers. In fact, there are many people who don’t thoroughly understand whether those who speak Karen language are working for Karen people or for the enemy.” Col Saw Htoo Ka Shaw, the tactical commander of the KNU’s Brigade-5 13 Jan 2022
“The NCA is similar to a palsied patient. It can not move at all. But it is still alive. There is no hope.” Padoh Saw Tar Ni, head of the KNU’s foreign affairs department 10 Jan 2022
“I have joined this revolution after quitting the media field as I have a burning desire to revolutionize the military council.” Salai Ebenezer (CNF) 29 Dec 2021
“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
