26 May 2026 — Nine officers and soldiers from Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)—personnel who defected from the military and police—along with three family members, attended a two-day basic training on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Aizawl, Mizoram State, India, on 19–20 May 2026.
The training was conducted by The People’s Goal (PG) in collaboration with the Principle of Humanity (PoH), with a team of three trainers leading discussions on military ethics and the rules of armed conflict.
The primary aim of the program is to strengthen civilian protection and promote compliance with international humanitarian law amid Myanmar’s intensifying conflict.
This education is critical given the widespread violence in regions bordering Mizoram, where the military council has conducted extensive jet fighter airstrikes across Chin State, resulting in severe damage to civilian infrastructure and displacing thousands of people.
By equipping defected personnel with IHL principles, the organizations seek to uphold professional standards in a conflict landscape marked by complex challenges and reports of abuses by various armed groups.
The choice of Aizawl as the training location highlights the city’s role as a key refuge for those fleeing the conflict in Chin State and other parts of Myanmar.
The People’s Goal (PG) is a Myanmar civil society organization (CSO) founded by security personnel who defected after the 2021 military coup to join the resistance movement. Initially known as “People’s Soldiers,” PG rebranded in 2022 to adopt a broader mandate that includes civilian leadership.
The organization manages a non-violent political resistance movement aimed at dismantling the military junta. PG’s mission focuses on promoting democracy, human rights, minority rights, and federalism, with a commitment to transitional justice and the establishment of a federal democratic state founded on justice and equality. Among its key initiatives is the “Thought Process Programme,” an online dialogue series broadcast to millions nationwide.
PG is committed to fostering inclusivity, reconciliation, and transitional justice in Myanmar. – Reporting by Ben
