Myanmar - How the Chin are fighting the Junta | DW Documentary

After the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, the Chin ethnic minority took up arms. The Chin people are fighting to defend their territory, their identity, and their democratic principles against the junta.
In the mountains in the remote west of Myanmar, a bitter war is raging. The Chin, a primarily Christian minority, still control most of the area after putting up a fierce resistance against the Myanmar military.
The resistance fighters train in the mountains along the Indian border. Hundreds of young people gave up their jobs or studies to join the battle. Although they’re equipped with little more than light weapons, they’re determined to stand their ground. But the civilian population is paying a high price for the war. Thousands of villagers have been bombed by the junta, their homes destroyed. Many have been forced to flee. Nevertheless, the Chin remain committed to the fight to overthrow the military regime.
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[@machinist44291]

Is a shame that this war doesn't get much coverage. We need more videos like this to show people how bad it is, we need to help the best we can, civilians should never be hurt.

[@CrazyandLazy]

Yup. No one cares because it doesn't benefit any country to help Myanmar. Not to mention the complication of being in China and Russia's orbit of influence.

[@alyiga]

War is heavily a financial intervention. If this area had large mineral resources, many international players would be involved. Lending them weapons for future access to those resources. Why send your media houses to cover a war you have no interest participating in?!

[@Paochinblog]

CCP's influence over the junta militia and control of western media through infiltrations and honey trapping may lead to more small countries following Myanmar's example if western countries ignore the situation.

[@elishatotolela3843]

Very true

[@lly_09]

Manipur is burning thanks to this

[@Azuukcangmah]

I am From Chin State(Myanmar),DW Documentaries !thank you for showing to the world how Myanmar people are suffering by Military coup.😢God bless you.God is with us till the end of this war.We must win.Fighting All Chin People😢😭.

[@Zeroobaseoneyy]

Hi.. You should also call back your brother and sisters illegally staying in Manipur. Instead of settling in peace they create problems snatching lands from the indigenous Nagas and Meiteis. I hope you all defeat Junta.. And we also want peace in Manipur, Refugees massacring the indigenous Nagas and meiteis and grabbing lands is an act of psychopaths.

[@blindmown]

Much love to your people. I hope that this all ends soon and your countrymen and women can return to their homes and live freely.

[@pure_n84r99]

Love and support from India

[@slhermit]

Wherever Christianity or Islam enters a new community, separation and war occur. This is been happening for last 500 yeaes in Asia

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

Well they started in Asia so...@@slhermit

[@Bvida03]

I am glad that my country take a stand against junta. Consequently, junta expels our diplomats from Myanmar. Love and solidarity from Timor-Leste. 🇹🇱

[@holybaloney7666]

​@PakmanBrunner, not true. In fact, Great Leader Joe Biden has allowed more Black Lives into the United States fron Nigeria, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somali, and many more. Great Leader Joe Biden has allowed this to promote the growth of African tribes in the USA. Please keep voting Great Leader Joe Biden. Biden/Harris 2024.

[@user-ce2co2xq9w]

No by p

[@seangleason260]

Best documentary ive seen in a long time, literally brought me to tears at points, these people have my absolute respect and for whatever it's worth as an American i salute these people patriotic determination to not under tyranny and fight for theyre people and they're freedom, there sense of community is like somethinf i never saw before, absolutely amazing

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@Romantixus]

No one in the world has ever fought for democracy. These are fairy tales for gullible children. All wars are fought over the possession and control of resources. Chin State is rich in rare earth minerals and also ranks first in opium poppy production, surpassing Afghanistan. The M6 ​​assault rifles mentioned in the video indicate Western patronage. Who sponsors this region with weapons? - guess for yourself. One of the goals of the so-called “democratic” West is to divide Myanmar into parts and take over them, extracting cheap resources from the bowels of the earth. Shame on the author of the video report👎

[@ndavies8]

These men are patriotic in the absolute best sense of the word. They deserve to be remembered. This is a true fight for democracy.

[@kris8263]

They deserve to live in peace and happiness.

[@lly_09]

I'm praying they get their own autonomy there but please, don't try to burn our Manipur. The world should know it's outside forces that started the conflict in Manipur for we border Myanmar and many Chins flee here. But nobody knows that the meiteis are the actual victims, the world paints us the villain

[@Error_-qz2zr]

you mean the american "democracy" its sad to see young people die in proxy wars between the USA and Russia is all i got to say it just never ends, the wars sanctioned by big powers between them and the people of Burma or whatever country this sickness touches suffer

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

They had jobs and proper life. Then they started armed struggle for noreason. Now they have become criminals by looting Buddhist monasteries and killing government workers

[@JohnSummers-ym6dw]

Oh really? They’re trying to ethnically cleanse the state of Manipur in india so they can settle there . Look for yourself

[@jessegriffin9]

As a Myanmar ethnic, I always admire Chins for their courage. Chin is the only state that allows to carry firearms legally in the country and traditionally they are good hunters. And the mountains and jungles make it very hard to invade/attack them. Now the whole Chin state is almost free from military junta.

[@sakurakou2009]

But military nog just guns they can invade with heavy weapons or bomb them, remeber in Ukraine they attacked the ethnic russians Ukrainians with bombs that why russia interfered to help stop it, and usa America bombed black American town, so if the military bombed them who would stop it

[@robrak3569]

No war is good war. Please pray for peace and stability for Myanmar and the world 🙏🙏🙏

[@abdu7095]

why didnt CIA support Myanmar ethnic militia groups with ammo and weapons since Myanmar's Junta is backed by Russia? Maybe because US is busy with the wars in Ukraine and the upcoming conflict of Taiwan-China

[@supertech4]

This means nothing, look at Afghanistan . The northern alliance made peace with Islamic in Afghan, after they killed or took over Afghan they then went on to destroy the alliance. The Chins are likely the same result. You cannot have freedom as long as the Junta is in power. Once they win the civil war, they will destroy all opponents. Regardless of your "free status" or agreements. Only 2,000 units out of 500,000 people is weak. At least 10,000-20,000 and begin attack. I don't see a future with 2,000 soldiers. And those wanting "peace" will probably not get it. As long as the Junta is alive, you will be destroy!

[@robrak3569]

@@supertech4 I don’t see any meaningful outcomes will be achieved with this type of “revolution” either.

[@beth-bi9yv]

The man and his family returning to what once was their home is heart breaking

[@audreyslim3902]

😢😢😢

[@chocopie7890]

😢😢😢

[@hxly69]

I am a freshman living in Indiana, a freshman right now in high. My family is from the Chin state and were fortunate enough to seek refuge and get citizenships to the US around 2013. I have relative and family over there at Chin and I pray for this war to stop and for democracy in Myanmar. ❤❤ Thank you for spreading awareness.

[@Simonnjuguna_]

Praying for the Mynammar people ,mau you find democracy and peace ,from Nairobi ,Kenya 🇰🇪 .

[@buravan1512]

Jamaani, these are CIA backed Rebels... I don't know why you talk so fast without knowing the facts, the goal is to destabilize MYANMAR so that CHINA doesn't build an oil pipeline through Myanmar from Bengal bay to Central south CHINA. Fungua macho.

[@user-qd4td7yb8e]

Demoncracy is garbage. I LEFT THE evil US because it's garbage. Demoncracy is a bandwagon fallacy, inherently irrational. ATHENIAN DUMBOCRACY MURDERED a philosopher. Never has there been a good democracy.

[@hodralamesa5672]

Is kenya democracy

[@Simonnjuguna_]

@@hodralamesa5672 Kenya is one of the countries in East Africa that have an ample peace .

[@buravan1512]

@@hodralamesa5672 is democracy even a must? There are many local customs and traditions that can yield many alternatives.

[@webdev2670]

He can speak english, meaning he's highly educated, but still chose to take up arms to get the country's democracy back. What a legend.

[@saihantaing53]

Most ethnic groups speak English more often than the main (Burmese) ethnic group. Burmese people are more familiar with writing.

[@CursetheVandal]

English is pretty common dude

[@saihantaing53]

@@CursetheVandal I know.

[@CursetheVandal]

@saihantaing53 wasnt talking to you :p i was responding to the guy who made the comment lol

[@saihantaing53]

@@CursetheVandal ok -_-

[@BuzzSargent]

The Civil War rages on in Myanmar and most major news outlets don't say a word about it. This is a disgrace. Thank you for covering this struggle for freedom by the Chin defending their home. God Bless the people of Myanmar. They deserve more.

[@poa5711]

They don't allow any news agencies and if they get you, the junta can kill you and also destroy Journalist equipments. So they can't these on international news, May God see you through you have our prayers.

[@thejohn6614]

An estimated 1.5 million just died in mostly human wave attacks in Somalia. It ended a few months back. No one's heard about it. No one cares about Africa or Myanmar.

[@ruuuuudooooolph]

Dear brothers and sisters, as someone from the northeast India, and a christian, I know how similar we are with our traditions, beliefs, culture, struggles and way of life. It saddens me to learn of the miserable life you have to endure everyday just so that you can exist freely. It will be a very long and costly fight for your country but I hope the sacrifices will not be in vain. May God be with you all.

[@menggala30071981]

Nagaland?

[@abhilashpaul9237]

Exactly. Christian Nations turning a blind eye to Christian Persecution around the world like in Artsakh (Nagarno Karabahk), Armenia, Manipur (India), China (Myanmar) Christians across Islamic world.

[@benichthus4303]

Can't pull myself together to hold my tears after watching this. The Kuki, Chin and Mizo are blood brothers and at this juncture, Kuki and Chin is facing such a tremendous sufferings. Thank God, our Mizo brothers is there for us. We will stand tall again. It will take us sometime. But, let's uphold in prayers. Looking for the day when our young generations have to not worry about their future and start contributing to the welfare of Human civilization.

[@repanh1979]

Mizobrothers r marginalizing buddhists chakas mockery of social justice

[@jaidengabriel1675]

36 As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:36-39, ESV)

[@rangoman1815]

We Christians, the humblest and the meekest, prosecuted and pressed down throughout history, burnt alive and eaten by lions for Roman sports, yet we stand strong in Faith that what awaits us is far more precious and all encompassing of everything that's on the earth which God has prepared for us, His precious children!! In light of eternity, our life is but fickle and transient and we'll dwell in our Father's house forever! I understand it's tough for all the Christians around the world but take heart, God is with us, through trials and sufferings, in happiness and sorrow. Christian prosecution is even happening blatantly in the West, increasing everyday...we can't do anything against the principalities of the darkness but only believe in the one who can and will destroy it, Jesus Christ! It's hard to imagine the loss and trauma from all this though but I'm sure God will help face this situation.

[@repanh1979]

@@rangoman1815 please can u explain why mizo Christians oppressing buddhist chakas in mizoram🙏

[@saitamakun8266]

​@@rangoman1815can you please explain why in India Christians are funding people to forcefully convert their religion to Christin? So called humble humans.

[@wednesdaymusicchannel]

Thank you DW for sharing this heartbroken situation in Chin, Myanmar. We will stand for CNA and resistance forces till peace and justice restore.

[@dmoe7283]

good ❤

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Dw is going the world a extraordinary service showing these stories, and the people are doing the world a service fighting for democracy.

[@Saisai-pc5ev]

😮​@@Jarod-vg9wq

[@rajm2626]

These people are fighting for a truly noble cause: the liberation of their own people. This documentary truly made me want to cry for them. I have incredible respect and admiration for these fighters. I wish them good luck and strength. Thanks for the great documentary, DW!

[@kam-zgamingyt8471]

Chin people are born warrior I am from India but we live near Burma borders. We look same, Have similar traditions and demographic structure. We are seperated by borders but salute to those guys defending their mother land❤

[@funnybunny4299]

Manipur is suffering because of chin militia

[@samyah07]

@@funnybunny4299 how can the Chins in Myanmar engaging with the junta be even doing in India, Manipur? you must have been misinformed due to Internet blackout. What illogical piece of comment😂 btw not a Chin/Manipuri. Just someone with senses.

[@funnybunny4299]

@@samyah07 kuki are chins. Migrated from Myanmar

[@skkhammuansangngaihte4989]

@@funnybunny4299 100s of years ago

[@NotMeI77]

​@@funnybunny4299Meiteis are also Chin migrating from burma at one point of time,what is ur point?

[@lalboihaokip4500]

We are Chin in myammar, Mizo in Mizoram and Kuki in manipur. Well done we shall overcome someday

[@rohitthapa42]

Mizo and kuki same

[@yeshiyangzom8532]

free Manipur from India

[@user-hz7bg4rw5s]

​@@yeshiyangzom8532 why would u wanna do that ?

[@rajurajeshpanjitkumar-xq1oo]

If Zo nation is united in one country, you will be a strong nation and brave people

[@kicksomeup6998]

@@rajurajeshpanjitkumar-xq1oo It is one country already, it's called Myanmar.

[@S-T-A-N-S-M-I-T-H]

Thank You DW for putting light on Conflicts and struggles around the world 🙏♥️

[@user-qd4td7yb8e]

SELECTIVELY.

[@simonbrown7455]

@@user-qd4td7yb8e Bro. It's a European news source. Can't really expect them to cover everything when there are other countries that have probably never reported on it.

[@crymeaariver]

What if we provide them with billions of dollars in funding, similar to our actions in Ukraine? Oh, I realize that they don't have the same racial background.@@simonbrown7455

[@yaya_is_real]

​@@simonbrown7455he meant they're biased.

[@roccoy5982]

@@yaya_is_realevery media company is owned by someone with interests

[@classic240]

Huge respect to the journalists who put their lives on the line to bring stories like this to us ❤

[@heimonmimawlong5627]

I have so many friends from mayanmar.... Praying for you all brothers and sisters in Christ.... With love and prayers from Meghalaya Shillong

[@PerfectSense77]

Thank you for this important coverage. I hope the international community will start doing more to help the supporters of freedom in Myanmar.

[@crymeaariver]

What if we provide them with billions of dollars in funding, similar to our actions in Ukraine? Oh, I realize that they don't have the same racial background.

[@michaelmullins3396]

Freedom in Myanmar will only be possible when American interference stops. This interference is carried out my the National Endowment for Democracy , an America funded regime change organization with its false claim of bringing Democracy to Myanmar . America never cares about Democracy in Myanmar ,only to exert its power against China and any country that does not submit to American rule. The examples of this are long ,including a few like Ukraine and Syria.

[@billymadison8574]

​@@hamid4567 The Myanmar conflict started a year prior to russia invading. Just like the 1.8M Uygurs forced into Chinese concentration camps since 2017, the only 'juice' the international community provides to non-white countries are shrugs & saying "good luck".

[@MORE_BEANS_PLZ]

​@@crymeaariverbrain dead take lmao 😂

[@kuchenkoren4051]

There are no benefit for the US and the West to interfere into this Myanmar problem. They will do nothing.

[@samsonokenye4130]

Prayers for these people 🙏. Much love from a Kenyan 🇰🇪 in Canada 🇨🇦

[@mrashanshata7029]

Tukopamoja nikiwa hapa Oman

[@kimte9446]

👍🏼

[@user-xc1tf7zk8g]

Every day praying for peace of Myanmar ppl God bless you from Nepal ❤❤🙏

[@nathblanca6280]

Praying for peace and democracy for my fellow Christians and civilians in Myanmar.

[@Lowkeyblossom]

I am from Mizoram, India. Our state has taken in lots of refugees from Myanmar...we hope that they can return to their home soon.

[@progaming.5765]

Chin-kuki-mizo-zomi are one bro

[@NahidHasan.11]

Same here in Bangladesh,, more than 10lakh Rohingyas are living here.

[@srinivasaiyer22]

As long as the US and Christian pastors are active there is no chance of peace in Myanmar or Chin province.

[@vonn2221]

​​@@NahidHasan.11 how Rohingya that stay in Bangladesh behave? Is they good or not? Because in Indonesia and Malaysia, many natives complain they have bad attitude so i want to know how the one in Bangladesh behave I just truly want to see the other side of story, if all of them bad or what

[@vonn2221]

@@NahidHasan.11 maaannn, then they truly is no different where they go But they cry pretty well in media tbh, you can almost be sway if you dont hear other news Btw i get news that the one that currently arrive to Indonesia is Rohingya people that run away from Bangladesh camp, is that true? Do you guys hear any info about it?

[@showbizbalita9949]

Im sorry this is happening to you myanmar. I hope your country will be in peace soon. We love you From Philippines ❤️

[@myintmyatkyaw5149]

thanks from myanmar 🥺

[@zungthamawi7844]

Thank you

[@sawshii]

What do u know and what do u mean? If u know the truth, u won’t be sorry for Myanmar.

[@Chase21836]

​@@sawshiiwhat is the truth about the Myanmar war?

[@pipipupu5104]

​@@zungthamawi7844what does mynamar think about India?

[@arctikbear]

May God be with you my Chin brothers. We will prevail. Love from your Kuki brothers in India.

[@hiranrai4316]

A war without a purpose is not worth dying for .. Hope that Peace prevails in Myanmar ..it feels sad to see the present scenario ..Love from Fellow Brother India 🇮🇳🇲🇲

[@EdilbertFernando]

"A war without a purpose is not worth dying for " - Self preservation? Survival? If these are not valid purposes I don't know what is. Also the recent violence in Manipur has cast a huge shadow over the credibility of New Delhi. Lawlessness in a civil war struck junta ruled land is understandable but there is no justification for Manipur.

[@rishisingh2989]

@@EdilbertFernando yes thanks to fanatic Christians of Manipur who will stand for a person for myanmar but not a fellow hindu manipuri ….like all abrahamic faith refuse to peacefully co exist with non abrahamic .

[@pipipupu5104]

​@@EdilbertFernandowhich country are you from by the way

[@CykaBlyattttidinahui]

Your fellow brothers and sisters from Mizoram stand by your side, saluting your courage and bravery

[@matiasbarth5121]

Thanks DW for shedding light on this mostly overlooked conflict. May Myanmar return to democracy as soon as possible and end all this needless suffering.

[@damnablethief]

I can't imagine what these people are going through. My heart goes out to them. I truly wish there were something I could do to help.

[@Neilsowards]

Look up Free Burma Rangers and donate to them. They do not fight but they do humanitarian work and medical work.

[@aungthangshane4288]

The world needs to fight against dictators! You and me. The Chin are minority in ethnic and religious. They face most discriminations. Their resistance and resilience are relentless. Thank you DW for this documentary. May Myanmar be free immediately and head towards democracy!

[@arnaulddolfi20]

May God bless and Protect these courageous people of Myanmar as they're fighting for the well being of their country ! every kindle of dictatorship is unacceptable !

[@GoodAsianFood22]

As a person born from falam , keep fighting!! My blood brothers

[@lifewithode3067]

Thank you for sharing an amazing documentary. Just breaks my heart that the lives of people in countries are threaten by their own people…sending prayers to fellow Christians in chin…your not alone 🙏

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@klallura3693]

You guys made the man heart melted... Wish I could do something for the land where our forefathers belonged... Keep on fighting, surely God will be on your side, and remember we the Mizoram people remember you and keep praying for you... Don't lose hope, and remember we are proud of you.

[@kirbepim12secret]

We are so proud to be chin brothers and sisters. Always Support and stand for you from Mizoram.❤❤

[@vanderboii2202]

The rest of India doesn't support these drug peddlers and poppy growers

[@tombchatombi9155]

Lol

[@bla621]

@@tombchatombi9155 their utter bravery in fighting for the good. May democracy be instilled in Myanmar soon

[@Binnyjamsenpa]

​@@tombchatombi9155Tomba,did you come here to comment after looting the kuki zos in imphal? Is the underwear your size?

[@dipankarbaiswal6506]

The other people like Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Indians, Bangladeshis, Nigerians, etc are walking through pathway to prosperity and development. And you guys have lots of time for war? Be smart skip war and use your diplomatic skills. Diplomacy can avoid unnecessary wars. Other asian children countries are growing taller and smarter. A war would drag your children one generation back. Be smart learn from others mistake.

[@chipper2163]

It's heart breaking to see our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering from the war. Praying for you ,Lord has mercy, from Malaysia

[@galidiuna]

Betul...sangat bersimpati kepada saudara Kristiani kita di Myanmar... Salam dari Malaysia, Borneo Sabah. semoga Myanmar dalam keadaan baik² sahaja

[@shadowmistress999]

when their national army buy weapons from China and North Korea you know something mostly not right

[@PASANGA-it7vn]

Ayo amerika dan inggris bantu memerdeka kan mereka

[@starrainbow9356]

Thanks DW for your kindness and shot this real events of our people's suffering and to restore our democracy.May all our people revolution win in 2023!

[@wailinaungfilms]

Thanks DW for presenting this documentary film My country need more Media Company like this

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@Oshidashi]

Thanks for this much needed coverage. First time I learn something about this conflict. I will press my Dutch government representatives to start supporting the people in this docu.

[@billymadison8574]

Let us know how it goes. Maybe tell your rep Myanmar is a region in Ukraine, so theyll try to help. All the other world govts have been pressing 'ignore' on Myanmar since 2021

[@aliskprado]

Thanks DW for sharing this important story. We need to support their cause, which is also our cause. To live free and in peace.

[@anghjoey2910]

Praying for Mayanmar, specially for Naga,Mizo from mayanmar, divided just by boundary . From Nagaland, India.

[@pipipupu5104]

How is the situation in Nagaland is it good?

[@AungKhant-kj9pf]

"Being a teenager myself, it pains me deeply to witness the suffering of my fellow Myanmar people every day. We desperately need the world's attention and support. As a representative for the future of young people in Myanmar, I urge everyone to stand with us, to raise awareness, and to extend a helping hand in our darkest hour. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to our nation. "Imagine a world without war, where tears are replaced with hope and opportunity. I eagerly await the day when peace reigns in my country, and I can contribute to its prosperity and well-being."

[@annpwint9289]

It breaks my heart to see such…I respect your bravery and determination ❤My love to you CNA and all Chin community

[@ajakromi4343]

May God protect you and give you strength to defeat the devils. Long live chin people's. Love and support from nagaland ❤

[@大韓民國-b4c]

Oh~ May the Lord keep this beautiful Christian brother, his sisters, I earnestly pray that you will protect me like the eyes of an eye so that not a single hair on my head is damaged! in Myanmar, So many Christians are being murdered right now! We must stop the heinous war crimes of the Burmese military and the Burmese Buddhist militia, made up of 100% Buddhist fanatics! Brainwashed by Buddhist Burmese nationalism, Even at this moment, the Burmese enjoy killing with indiscriminate airstrikes and shelling towards the civilian villages of the Chin, Karen, and Kachin, Christian tribes in Myanmar... From these demonic Burmese, Protect these beautiful Chin, Karen and Kachin brothers and sisters, and save them from the guns and swords of the heinous Burmese! Burmese Buddhist monks who rule the spiritual world of the majority ethnic Burmese in Myanmar... They are instigating that "non-Buddhists are like lower animals, so even if they kill and slaughter millions of people, it does not violate Buddhist law"! Armed with Buddhist Burmese nationalism to seize the vast underground resources of the territories inhabited by ethnic minorities, the Burmese, They are killing so many innocent ✝ Christians with concentrated bombing and air strikes mainly against Christian minorities! May the Burmese Buddhist militia and the Burmese military, which are now 100% Buddhist zealots, enjoy the most heinous killings, repent in Your time and way so that they may receive You! Christians from all over the world to achieve the dream of all minorities who want independence, such as Chin, Karen, and Kachin. Let the 12 million Christians in Korea wake up, pray, and help the Lord like the Good Samaritan! I pray earnestly to the Lord Jesus Christ! amen!

[@chumlanpatton8683]

My condolences and respect to the woman @20:45, mourning for her dead sister. What a strong and courageous woman.

[@thekid7328]

crazy that some doctors suck in the US while this man has to rely on KZbin tutorials and has to carry out many roles

[@BKRRMK]

I am chagrined that I can understand some of their language. And I live about 700 kilometres away in India. I feel for them. I can just imagine the pain that they are going through. Its so sad and unfortunate that all those young ones have had their youth taken away from them, forced to survive from day to day.

[@EdilbertFernando]

The British and their asinine border demarcations have always divided ethnic nations and fuelled hate. It sad to see this happen over and over. Be they Ladakhi, Tibetan, Kuki-Chin-Mizo, Naga, Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi etc. It is truly tragic to see these nations become mere states for their "hosts".

[@youtubedeletedmyaccountlma2263]

@@EdilbertFernando Wut, pretty sure the language group isn't related lmao

[@youtubedeletedmyaccountlma2263]

Your language group is actually under sino-tibetan. Aka same root with most of Chinese languages. It is a subgroup called kuki-chin. BUT myanmar has more than one language. There are tons of Burmic languages. The official language aka burmese is not under kuki chin branch.

[@EdilbertFernando]

@@youtubedeletedmyaccountlma2263 I am talking about ethnicities. Why are you stuck on languages? lmao

[@Julz197]

@@EdilbertFernando ..as they are speaking kuki dialect, they are kukis. So if the kukis has their own country , why are they claiming land in Manipur as their ancestral land? This is really confusing. Now, i understand why the people of Manipur ie Meiteis and Nagas are against their demand.

[@mashuquebulbullaskar9389]

I AM from Assam silchar india world no 1 democratic country, i love my country . Myanmar is near to my village about 50 km distance from my village. I support you brothers fight against dictatorship 😡👍

[@annanemenzo779]

Modern Arms must be supplied to the resistance forces for them to be able to win

[@lalvomlunkim5287]

Stop calling india as no. 1 democratic country. I'm also an Indian but it's a shame that this so-called democratic country could not bring peace in manipur. Moreover a country where the CM is trying to kill an entire community and the PM is silent.

[@sidy6526]

@@annanemenzo779 and who will do that . India don't want to get into Myanmar mess and china support Myanmar. So who provide weapons? Western powers can't provide weapons as this a landlocked land and u can enter here only through india, Bangladesh or Myanmar. And none of them is interested in giving passage for American weapons

[@sidy6526]

@@lalvomlunkim5287 Lol...if not for india , all north eastern people would have been fighting among themselves like Myanmar. And if NE would have been a part of china , then yes NE would be better economically as china is rich , but Chinese would have integrated all of u forcefully into the Chinese society. Still today, indian central government funds heavily , roughly 70%+, to the states budget of all north eastern states except maybe Assam . And most of North East states , can't survive on its own as it's a landlocked land and it needs to be part of either india or china to survive 🤷 And personally I don't support this policy of reserving land . That is also one of the reason why North east state don't receive any private investment and the entire pressure comes on the central government.

[@CG-fn2cj]

What a shame for the Junta. This young men and women have big dreams. Please stop this war the soonest. Salute to all my Burmese brothers and sister. From the Philippines

[@user-yh8yf2pz7i]

I am really supporting my chin-kukis-mizo people who live in Myanmar wish you a full of luck and may God bless all of you to fulfill your dreams love you all from Manipur

[@metalextras]

Thank you DW for being the media for the voiceless...

[@xxmany1]

Beautiful and brave people. I wish them peace and prosperity in the near future.

[@CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital]

i didn't know that i have brothers and sisters fighting for democracy in myanmar... i'll pray for you that our Lord Christ Jesus keeps all of you strong...

[@user-ow5lm5ew4n]

thank you DW Documentary 🙏🙏🙏

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching!

[@vizharman3465]

It heartbreaking to see inocent people suffer so much just for the cost of some cruel country leader with no vision of humanity. RIP

[@lalalkipz1702]

I am proud of chin national army I am kukizo an chin nation are my blood brothers we cannot separate from one another's,when the time comes we will go to chin and fight the devil junta army the mynrmar army will face an get what they one they want war we will give them a big one the mynmar junta army have underestimate the CHIN MIZO KUKi beware you evil devil junta we are coming.

[@nihiqallam5616]

Exactly he just puppet dog

[@mitsunori222000]

Thank you for spreading the news of the Chin people's fight for their cultural survival.

[@ninilaminn4071]

Not only the Chin Land but also the whole Myanmar Lands are still suffering under evil Junta

[@thelemonpepperdon]

Hearing the young ladies talk with hope in the middle of such terrible events is inspiring. God Bless you and your struggle

[@Suitprobangkok]

DW Documentary thank you so much for covering the myanmar news

[@hruaitea_elemel]

Im a Mizo from Mizoram, India. I can understand everything the commander said at the beginning of the video even though the dialect is different..

[@thihakyawsoe977]

I va hre zawk ve. Lai(Halkha) ṭawng a nih kha.

[@valentvarte36]

​@@thihakyawsoe977Lai pawh chu Mizo tho alawm an nih. Mizoramah hian Duhlian tawng nilo hmang an tam alawm.

[@dadarhaolai6312]

Same here

[@debbytalash3029]

These stories need to be more mainstream

[@peanutButterJe11y]

It's hard to fight for your country like this. You must really love your country to fight for it like this. Unfathomable to have to fight for it with your life.

[@whatsupdoc904]

As a Chin and on behalf our community, thanks for bringing this to light DW!

[@mkvoidgod]

I am not sure the term "civil war" suits the situation in Myanmar. To be a civil war, there is a civilization divited and warring against each other; in Myanmar, we, the civilians against the military junta. That probably is why the junta see all the civilians as their enemy and committed (still committing) all those atrocities against the unarmed civilans. It is the revoution against the military junta.

[@Dhruv-Kumar]

India's state of Manipur has proper civil war

[@bravewarrior1218]

​@@Dhruv-Kumar No. Ethnic fight between Meitei & Kuki- Zo - Nagas. Manipur is a state in north-east India with a population of more than three million. It has been embroiled in an ethnic conflict since early May, fought between the majority Meitei community and the minority Kuki tribe. The violence was sparked by a court ruling in March that granted the majority Meitei “scheduled tribal status”, entitling them to the same economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education as the minority Kuki. India’s north-eastern states have a history of ethnic rivalries dating back to before the country became independent in 1947. In Manipur, violence has erupted between the Meitei and the Kuki communities several times before. Tensions have recently flared between the two communities again, driven in part by the Meitei-controlled state government. The government was accused of pursuing policies that discriminated against Kukis, including forced evictions that threatened the security of their land. It also allowed Meiteis to buy land in the hills, where the Kukis predominately live, further fuelling fears that their lands, jobs and opportunities would be taken away. This prompted protests, mostly by Kuki student groups, which were met with violence. By early May, it had escalated into all-out violence between Kuki and Meitei groups. In the state capital, Imphal, Meitei mobs targeted Kuki homes and attacked Kuki people who tried to flee the city for the hills, where they control much of the land. The ruling was later stayed by the supreme court, which called it “factually wrong”, but by then the conflict had already taken hold. The state was swiftly bifurcated along ethnic lines, with the Meiteis in the valley and the Kukis in the hills, each defending their territory with their own militias, bunkers and sandbags, with a buffer zone created in the middle. To enter the territory of the opposing tribe was soon considered to be a death sentence. Much of the violence has been fought with thousands of weapons stolen from police and army barracks. As fake news and misinformation circulated, claiming that Meitei women had been raped and killed by Kukis, it was reported that Kuki women were being targeted in revenge attacks, which included rape, torture and assault. There have also been several reports of beheadings. The clashes have renewed and strengthened a longstanding demand by the Kukis for their own separate state, and Kuki groups now say they will not stop fighting until this is granted. The Meitei community and the state government fiercely oppose the creation of a separate Kuki state. The Kukis are also demanding that the Manipur chief minister, who is from the Meitei tribe, steps down, and they have shunned the “peace committee” set up by Shah, which the chief minister is a part of.

[@sidy6526]

@@bravewarrior1218 Lol....u have written everything 😂

[@dmoe7283]

Don't believe me, my friend.Their team disseminates false information and steals polls Poll lied. Man kills. The knife Museum. It is a robbery group. I can take my oath to God.

[@kunmcguire]

I'm a Cambodian woman , I'm supporting you a 100 percent . As we all want a democracy so please move forward to fight the enemies . Good luck and be safe God bless you all .

[@HANGRY608]

I am from Myanmar and I am very grateful to live in Yangon because Yangon is not a target from them.

[@sibokipgen]

Long live CNA! May your struggle bring lasting peace & tranquility in Myanmar ❤️💪🤝

[@blackswan640]

Hope the rest of the Intl Media can cover this on going war in Myanmar. Thank you DW. Praying for our brothers and sisters in Myanmar... ❤️ from the Philippines

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@user-vj6tn2cg4j]

May the world hear the voice of our Chin brothers and sisters who need help. They are very brave.

[@battlefieldP4Fbeta]

This is just... Civil wars are always the absolute worst. I have no other words. 😢 thanks for this recording DW. Respect to the Revolution! O7 ❤

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

Around 4k chin people had to take refuge in India due to the military coup. Myanmar needs democracy asap.

[@sidy6526]

It is around 14k+. In 2021, the mizorum state government said in parliament that they have 14k people from Myanmar in mizorum state of india and there are 7 states in NE india , so i expect total numbers to be greater than 14k. Also these figures are of 2021, i expect even more people in 2023

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

@@sidy6526 oh bro, the source I read from must have mis-typed just 4 against 14. - By Personal experience, in Lucknow itself there are Rohingyas settled. They work as rag picking, and as house workers saying they are from Assam but the way they r attach to their religion, doesn't give a Indian essence- their attitude isn't of what an Indian poor/ rag picker would hold. - Earning income here, they have bought small plots of land too actoss North eastern states: this is where state govt's, including NRC rolled Assam have failed to counter refugee from buying land in territories itself. Problem is they all buy slowly in nearby villages. Don't know whether this change is good or not seeing Nuh stone pelting cases

[@roshanqrs]

So the meiteis are correct.

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

@@roshanqrs parading women naked- even if they were initially when villages were burnt by kukis but now, they deserve nothing. No community in india, irrespective of individual heinous crimes dated to do such an act publicly.

[@winhteinlin1]

Always sad to see our country's people suffer, all we could do is pray and do our part for this revolution.

[@LegendLength]

I'm right leaning but i always have a lot of faith in DW reporting. They are a bit left but still quite honest.

[@mick_0359]

For all those who are blessed with the privilege to be able to live in a free democratic society wherever it may be on earth … Please take a moment to show appreciation & love … The highest level of respect is what they truly command for their brave selfless service for the country they love true patriots…. The way of life as we know it is only possible due to their sacrifices in battle …. Fighting to defend and uphold the core values that makes this nation so great …

[@NagaIndian1994]

It really breaks my heart and bring me to tears when I see my young brothers with a big heart and so much love for the people even with the unbearable pain ❤

[@JHSN1825]

May this brutal war end soon, once and for all.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Untill the junta is removed this will go on.

[@jkhaokip2593]

Dear chin brothers and sisters love you all May God almighty protect us and give us victory from above soon 🙏🏻

[@alpacaofthemountain8760]

Great documentary. My heart goes out to those fighting for freedom and saving people's lives.

[@qwertyasdfg1542]

Freedom fighters of Myammar we are for you May God help you restore and bring back your cherish dream for your people and your country.

[@user-zo7mz2bm9k]

Be strong people in Myanmar god bless you from the Philippines

[@jacintaroberts4626]

This documentary is so very sad to watch. My heart goes out to the brave people of Myanmar who have to live through this terrible war fighting the military junta for such a long time. We feel helpless and sending love and prayers. My mum and dad and grandparents are all from Burma. We left Burma in 1957 to come to UK. I visited Burma in 2013 with my mum and two brothers Eugene and Chris. Sadly dad never managed to visit again. I wish the Burmese people all the luck in the world that peace will come one day. God bless you all 🙏💖🙏💖

[@freaksega304]

Every time I see this video, I will cherish the peaceful life I'm having now. Salute to these fighters for freedom and democracy.

[@TheYoungVeganUK]

Thank you for telling us their story. It seems that the world has forgotten them and moved on. Humanity is so cruel

[@scamhunter2346]

They won’t care until “if” their coup & resistance happens, then they will care again.

[@liamwright2510]

To be fair most people don’t even know Myanmar exists. The war hardly ever gets reported on in western media. Myanmar in general doesn’t get much focus.

[@Nkomazi]

Watching this video brought chills to my body as I think ins Southern Africa we are moving towards these things. Civil wars and coups. It's a matter of time.

[@ambessaseway5594]

Southern Africa was proxy Wars/Regime until 1990🤦🏿

[@AungLin-yw2ol]

You guys don’t even have food, and eating dirt-cookies. So you should worry about food-shortages first

[@maxnator]

civil wars and coups in which country?

[@Nkomazi]

@@maxnator civil wars and terrorism in Mozambique. Coup in Zimbabwe. Civil unrest in South Africa . Civil unrest in Swaziland (An attempt to remove the King)

[@Nkomazi]

@@AungLin-yw2ol 🤣🤣🤣

[@sondangi]

Thanks for sharing this, now i know more who are figthing for their land and democracy, God bless us

[@bluytg]

As a chin I respect these men and hope this war get the attention it needs

[@user-le3sx6wv4j]

I'm Rohingya ARSA senior commder full support chin.... army... congratulations bro thanks...

[@proofread.alimnour4670]

Who are the rohingya?

[@arbaz79]

Great documentary 👍. I felt really sad when that men started crying after seeing his destroyed home.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@koboyqm9753]

When I hear the women crying, and I, also living in Myanmar, start crying even though i am a man.We have to hear those kinds of news everyday. 😢

[@mybabypocato]

@@koboyqm9753 Praying for you and your family's safety! Warm greetings from India. May the revolution prevail.

[@angelrpet]

God help us all...no one know when peace end in this power greedy world...stay strong brothers and sisters...love from your neighbor Arunachal

[@Spiritofaconure]

12:48 that’s sad, I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to lose everything like this, my condolences goes to all these people, I hope that these people can heal, I hope they can find peace and serenity, the odds of these rebels winning is slim to none but that shows there conviction, it shows things must be pretty bad to get to this level, civil wars are the worst, because who wants to fight there own country man? Freedom is so important, and freedom is being thrown out everywhere now, free speech went out the window and mass surveillance and control is here to stay

[@JackBQuick79]

Seems to be a lot of fighting for democracy these days. It's a shame that as a human society we still haven't figured out how to live in peace. Unfortunately, we probably never will.

[@sekiphir]

zo ethnicity are divided into three country by british invasion. zo tribal are christians and they try to wipe them out in every country they are divided to. mizoram and manipur are in india and they to to force them to hindu, in myanmar buddhist oppress them , in bangladesh muslim oppress them…

[@metube6299]

When democracy fails, they blame the system. But democracy depends on the people who have the responsibility to the ideals.

[@mercyllhungdim3534]

My heart goes out to these brave warriors. We shall overcome someday 🙏

[@jakeralph2011]

This is heartbreaking. God bless these poor people 😔

[@davidlang1125]

Another excellent investigation by DW. Thank you.

[@lighttheoryllc4337]

Time Stamp 11:15 MOST PATRIOTIC STATEMENT IN HISTORY

[@eden493]

*herstory

[@joerenangulo4161]

I lived in yangun for almost 2 years.Burmese people are kind and peace loving people.I was there when the democratic lady leader won the election and citizens were very happy of the result.The junta have made the chaos on that country

[@ninilaminn4071]

sure All absurd in the whole country Myanmar under the JUNTA.

[@toviaHAOKIP2410]

To all our Chin brothers fighting in Myanmar,we pray for you everyday..we Kukis are also fighting for our survival in India,we understand your hardships.

[@Checkkkasd]

I hope they will succeed and peace prevail there , god bless all brothers and sisters there ..

[@universalgamers00007]

DW help mein gain awareness about every topic ❤ thank you

[@DWDocumentary]

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