Fleeing Into the Cold: A Story of the Zo (Chin) Civilians

THE cold winter had just begun. Smoke still rose from the small warm homes that families had built with love. But on this morning, fear was stronger than the cold. Men, women, the elderly, and small children were running—leaving behind their homes, their clothes, their memories. Only fear and survival remained.

These were the Zo people, the Chin civilians, who had lived peacefully in their villages for generations. Their hills had always been a place of comfort. But now, the peaceful mountains echoed with the sound of fighter jets, gunfire, and explosions.

The Myanmar military junta had once again launched attacks—bombing villages, burning homes, and shooting innocent civilians. Many people were killed without reason. Many women, young and old, suffered unspeakable violence. Families were torn apart. Children ran barefoot through the cold earth, not understanding why soldiers wanted to harm them.

The junta claims they are fighting against the people’s defense forces. But the truth is clear: the military is committing mass murder, rape, and indiscriminate bombing against unarmed, innocent civilians. They are destroying entire villages, not enemy camps. They are hunting the weak, not the armed.

Along the rough paths, old women carried small bags of clothes. Mothers held their children close, trying to warm them with their own bodies. Some walked for hours without rest. Some carried wounded loved ones. Their eyes showed both fear and courage.

Yet even in pain, the spirit of the Zo people remains unbroken. They continue to hope for a day when they can return home—when their land will be free from terror.

But hope alone is not enough.

A Cry to the World

We strongly condemn the military junta for its cruel and inhuman actions. These atrocities must not be ignored. Every village burned, every child killed, every woman violated is a crime against humanity.

We appeal to the international community—world nations, humanitarian bodies, and the United Nations:

Do not remain silent.

Do not turn your eyes away from the suffering of the Zo (Chin) people.

The people need protection. They need urgent humanitarian aid. They need justice.

The world must act before more lives are lost.

Khalvontawi News (Voice of the Voiceless) stands with the innocent civilians whose only wish is to live in peace. May their voice reach every corner of the world.

~ KV News

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