Transitional Justice in Practice: Community Voice and Strategies for Action Plan after 2021 coup in Myanmar

Following the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, widespread human rights violations, forced military conscription, economic instability, and systemic corruption have severely impacted communities across the country. This qualitative study explores grassroots perspectives on transitional justice, focusing on the lived experiences of civilians, civil disobedience participants, youth from resistance movements, and political experts. Drawing from semi-structured interviews and guided by the principles of justice and accountability, the research uncovers how communities have endured injustice and how they envision pathways to justice and reconciliation. Key findings reveal a deep mistrust in the current regime, a strong demand for accountability, and a growing commitment to community-led awareness, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives. Participants emphasized the importance of civil society engagement, youth leadership, and social media activism as vital tools to amplify victim voices and promote human rights education. The paper concludes by underscoring the critical role of collaborative action among rights-based organizations, local administrative actors, and grassroots stakeholders in advancing a sustainable, inclusive transitional justice process in Myanmar.