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!
‘The Villagers [in Burma] Don’t Dare to Speak Out’: Kayan Refugee
Burma Link | August 29, 2015 Kataerina, a Kayan (also known as Padaung) woman from Pyin Soung village in southern Shan State, is now 35 years old and has three daughters. Her life seems smooth [...]
‘I Stopped Going to School, Because We Had to Flee to India’: PART 1 – On the Run from the Chin State
Burma Link | July 31, 2015 Aung Than is 26 years old, enthusiastic and positive young Arakanese man from the Chin State, whose determination of acquiring an education has kept him going through difficult and [...]
‘They Poured Petrol Around My House and Burnt Down My House’: KHRG Interview with Karen Villager
Summary of a KHRG interview in Thaton District, Karen State | August 26, 2015 Below are excerpts of Karen Human Rights Group’s (KHRG) interview with Ma A---, a Karen villager who describes events occurring in [...]
‘Land Owners Were Arrested and Put in Prison’: PART 2 – On the Run from the Chin State
Burma Link | August 6, 2015 Despite being on the run much of his life, Aung Than has managed to realise his life-long dream of getting a good education. For this passionate, determined, and always [...]
‘We Are Not Hardliners – We Are the Ones Who Want Peace the Most’: Khu Oo Reh, General Secretary of UNFC
Ariana Zarleen / Mizzima | August 3, 2015 Khu Oo Reh is the General Secretary of the ethnic alliance United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) and the Vice Chairman of the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP). [...]
The International Community Must Stop Funding Gvt’s Attacks on Kachin Civilians: Moon Nay Li, General Secretary of KWAT
Burma Link | August 3, 2015 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 [...]
‘We Are Not Rebels… We Fight for Democracy’: Ta’ang (TNLA) Soldiers
Burma Link | July 13, 2015 Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the armed wing of Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF), is one of the ethnic resistance armed organisations that vows not to lay down arms [...]
“Burmese Government’s Actions Are Changing All the Time so We Cannot Guarantee That Our Lives Would Not Be in Danger”: Refugee Interview #8
Burma Link | July 9, 2015 The following interview was conducted as part of the joint refugee voice project by Burma Link and Burma Partnership. On April 27, 2015, Burma Link and Burma Partnership launched [...]
“These Certificates [from the Camp] Are Not Recognised in Burma”: Refugee Interview #7
Burma Link | June 26, 2015 The following interview was conducted as part of the joint refugee voice project by Burma Link and Burma Partnership. On April 27, 2015, Burma Link and Burma Partnership launched [...]
“Why Repatriate Us?? I Am Wondering Whether They Are Trying to Kill Us?”: Refugee Interview #6
Burma Link | June 12, 2015 The following interview was conducted as part of the joint refugee voice project by Burma Link and Burma Partnership. On April 27, 2015, Burma Link and Burma Partnership launched [...]
“The Government Is Someone Who Would Protect Its Citizens, but They Killed Them”: Refugee Interview #5
Burma Link | June 1, 2015 The following interview was conducted as part of the joint refugee voice project by Burma Link and Burma Partnership. On April 27, 2015, Burma Link and Burma Partnership launched [...]
“The Refugees Are Not Included in the Decision-Making Process”: Refugee Interview #4
Burma Link | May 25, 2015 The following interview was conducted as part of the joint refugee voice project by Burma Link and Burma Partnership. On April 27, 2015, Burma Link and Burma Partnership launched [...]