Voices of the People
These are Burma’s voices for change, extraordinary stories of people of Burma from all walks of life. Their experiences, struggles, fears, and successes. These are unheard stories of incredible spirit of resilience and courage, voices of hope and dreams that have emerged from decades of oppression. Help us spread these voices across the globe!
‘Current Conditions Have Required Us to Cooperate Militarily in Aggressive Offensives to Resist the Burma Army’: Tar Parn La, PSLF/TNLA
Burma Link | November 30, 2016 Since the NLD-led Government’s coming to power, conflicts in Burma’s ethnic areas have intensified and widespread attacks against civilian populations have been documented by various civil society and human [...]
‘It Is Very Important that We Are All United’: Naw K’Nyaw Paw, Secretary of the Karen Women Organisation
Tribal Action Group (TAG) | November 24, 2016 In this video interview, the Secretary of the Karen Women Organization (KWO), Naw K'Nyaw Paw, discusses the ‘Nationwide’ Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) and the need for unity in [...]
Update and Voices from Karen Community Amidst Conflict and Uncertain Political Process: General Nerdah Mya and Villagers Speak
Burma Link | November 18, 2016 Important events affecting the Karen political destiny and the peace process have taken place recently. The conflict between the Burma Army and its proxy BGF (Border Guard Force) and [...]
‘We Are All Accountable for Our Country’: Mu Kapaw, Organiser of November 11 Karen Demonstration at the U.S. White House
Burma Link | November 11, 2016 On November 11th, Karen people residing in the United States are organising their first ever demonstration in front of the White House, demanding the U.S. Government to put pressure [...]
‘The Government Cannot Control the Military – So Far the Human Rights Situation Is Getting Worse’: Ko Han Gyi, Coordinator of ND-Burma
Burma Link | October 21, 2016 Ko Han Gyi left Burma in 1988 after the student uprising and joined the ABSDF (All Burma Students’ Democratic Front) on the Thailand-Burma border. He stayed with the student [...]
Caught in the Middle – Land Confiscation by the Navy and Extortion by Splinter Groups: Mon IDP Report Case Study #5
Burma Link | October 5, 2016 The following case study is from the joint report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma” by Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), Burma Link, and [...]
Ann Din Coal Power Plant: Local Movement and Action to Preserve and Protect Natural Resources and Land: Mon IDP Report Case Study #4
Burma Link | September 28, 2016 The following case study is from the joint report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma” by Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), Burma Link, and [...]
‘If I Have a Chance to Send a Message [to the Government], I Wish to Get Back My Land’: Mon IDP Report Interview #4
Burma Link | September 26, 2016 The following interview was conducted as part of the research for the joint report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma” by Human Rights Foundation of [...]
‘You Should Support Ethnic Leaders too’: Shirley Seng, Kachin Women’s Association Thailand, Urges the International Community
Burma Link | September 22, 2016 Shirley Seng is an Executive Committee and founding member of the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT), an organisation which works to empower women and advance women’s participation in decision [...]
‘If the Military Really Agree to Have the Genuine Peace Process, Tomorrow We Can Get Peace’: Moon Nay Li, General Sec of KWAT
Burma Link | September 21, 2016 Moon Nay Li is the General Secretary of the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT), an organisation which she joined in 2002 in order to work for her people and [...]
Burma Army Continues to Act with Impunity: Mon IDP Report Case Study #3
Burma Link | September 21, 2016 The following case study is from the joint report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma” by Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), Burma Link, and [...]
‘I Would Be Happy, If I Could Get Enough Rice’: Mon IDP Report Interview #3
September 19, 2016 The following interview was conducted as part of the research for the joint report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma” by Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), Burma [...]