Interviews

“We’re not limited to just Ayeyarwady and Bago Regions we’ve currently mentioned

“People are extremely worried and terrified about returning to their villages. Even if they’re not in the villages, they’re staying in places they think are safe, but they no longer feel safe wherever they are. The displaced people are constantly anxious and startled whenever they hear the sound of planes.” – An official from Kale IDP Assistance Group

“In the past, when rice and oil were distributed at the IDP camps, the displaced people expressed that receiving rice and oil wasn’t a priority for them. What mattered more were the families of the revolutionary forces. However, due to prolonged displacement, survival has become increasingly difficult. They will be grateful when they receive donations of rice and oil.” A local woman from ChaungU

“There’s one key difference between displaced people in Ann Township and other townships. Ann Township is extremely cold. This leads to frequent health issues and even deaths.” – Ko Naing Naing Zaw, Head of Lay Waddy Patriotic Youth Charity Association

“China will pressure Thailand, and Thailand will have to comply. The tourism industry, which generates significant overseas income, is crucial for Thailand. This situation has a major impact on the industry.” Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw, an expert on Myanmar-China affairs

“…the AFTA we’re drafting can’t contradict the state constitutions, just as the state constitutions can’t contradict AFTA. Even though each state is moving forward with its own framework, AFTA is about determining what kind of governance model should exist, must exist, and needs to exist across the whole country.” – Nan Moh Moh, Spokesperson for nine ethnic resistance organizations and state/ethnic representative federal councils

“The system will provide both mental and physical security for the people by ensuring a more organized process for those entering and exiting the state. It will also give individuals a more legitimate form of identification. By registering their data, we enhance safety for everyone.” U Banyar, Secretary-2 of IEC

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