Why is NOW an important time to create monumental changes in Myanmar? It's because empathy is running high & violence by the Tatmadaw instills a new way of thinking that Rohingya & other ethnic communities weren't just going crazy. By the time the coup is over, people will forget And that forgetfulness has historical evidence. Rohingya & other ethnic communities organized and rose up during the 88th generation, and that was soon forgotten when it was no longer convenient for the previous administration to have any representation of diverse members.

For those who say that @NUGMyanmar is dealing w/ too much right now to be able to include proper representation, when is right time? 3 months into the coup & we are still waiting on a concrete plan to abolish 1982 racist law that made Rohingya foreign to our own homeland.

https://twitter.com/tedlieu/status/1389664596009574403

We cannot keep glorifying politicians & people in the position of power so much so that we forget that we, the people, are the ones doing the grunt work. They are not untouchable & shouldn't be. They are answerable to us & should always prioritize our wants & needs.

Here's a (hot) take (probably) from the feelings people have towards news coverage in general and the CNN special. No one & I mean no one, will have your best interests at heart especially when it comes to a giant media corporation. Your issue isn't a life & death issue for them. I took sociology of mass media last semester & let me tell you there's a lot of issues around beliefs that "objectivity" truly exist. We all are socialized to have certain set of values/believe in certain ideologies. Until we are critical of ourselves, we can't see the problem.

Having lived at the border myself, I'm not surprised by this sheer act of racism (in the form of pushbacks & inaction). So, here is my plea to my Thai Civil Society friends, please do something about this & raise the issues to put more pressure on your gov to save lives. 1/2

https://twitter.com/NantbwabwaPhan/status/1378314103320674304

Our Karen brothers & sisters are in dire need of help. So many young children, women & elderly people had to run just like we have all had to do for decades. Compassion isn't expensive. I know your gov are also tyrannical but I believe in your power & the power of our solidarity!

Thread: This is out of pure frustration so forgive for being harsh. I'm really going to need all international observers, academics, journalists or anyone working on Myanmar profile to STOP speaking over us. 1. Saying people deserve this coup b/c of Rohingya Genocide is wrong. 2. It is unfair & unacademic. If you never lived in our skin, or at the least, had basic understanding of critical discourse, please leave the discussion especially if you've never consulted w/ Rohingya or ask us to review your conclusion. You don't belong in the conversation.