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PSLF Invites CDM Staff to Be Appointed in the Ta'ang Region
On January 24, the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) issued an invitation for civil servants taking part in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) to work with it in carrying out revolutionary and community development work in the seven townships it has captured from the terrorist junta.
KNDF urges SAC battalions to defect
The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) announced on January 24 that the battalions under the terrorist military group stationed in Karenni state needed to defect to the public side and would be given the right to return to their current positions and special benefits for defectors who have defected with their families according to the defection plan.
Myanmar Labour Alliance: NUG's China Policy Does Not Represent Us
On January 21, the Myanmar Labour Alliance (MLA) stated that "The National Unity Government's Position on China", issued by the NUG on January 1, does not represent its own policy and views.
Legal Aid Network Releases Review of the Chin State Constitution (2023)
On January 19, the Legal Aid Network released a review, from the perspectives of the rule of law and constitutionalism, of the enactment by revolutionary forces in Chin State of the Chinland Constitution (2023) to be used during the revolutionary period.
KTWG has established more than 2,000 schools and trained more than 12,000 teachers
The Karen Teacher Working Group – KTWG, which works to promote Karen literature, culture, history, characteristics, and also local governance, announced that it currently has established 2,167 schools and staffed by 12,035 teachers.
Chin Civil Movement Urges Negotiated Solution on the Chin Constitution to Avoid Division
On January 19, 39 Chin organizations and 545 individuals inside and outside the country issued a four-point appeal urging all sides to keep the will of the Chin people and the goal of overthrowing dictatorship at the forefront and to seek collective, negotiated solutions, as the Chinland Constitution (2023) and the enactment and formation of the Chinland Council have created conditions that could lead to military and political conflict among Chin revolutionary forces.
The Three-Point Haigeng Agreement of the Three Northern Alliance Members
The three Northern Alliance members announced that, through Chinese mediation, they had agreed to a ceasefire with the terrorist military council's National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) on three points: an immediate ceasefire by both sides from the night of January 11, 2024; no firing or contact between the forces; and resolving any disputes or clashes through dialogue.
PSLF/TNLA to Prioritize Rehabilitation of Conflict-Affected Civilians
In his speech marking the 61st Ta'ang Revolution Day on January 12, General Tar Aik Bong, Chair of the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta'ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA), said that rebuilding the homes of local residents destroyed by the terrorist military council's air strikes in the townships it controls would be carried out as an initial priority.
DPNS Issues Political Position After Three Years of Revolution
On January 12, the Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS) issued its political position No. 1/2024 under the title "Military Dictatorship at the Cemetery Gate", stating that the Spring Revolution is a path forged by the people of all ethnicities and that no force can divert or deviate the stance and direction of the revolutionary struggle.
Hopang and Panlong Returned to Wa State Government Control
On January 10, the three Northern Alliance brotherhood members handed back to the Wa State People's Government the two areas of Hopang and Panlong, which they had captured from the terrorist junta on January 5.
GSCB Urges No Silence on Grave War Crimes and Genocide
On January 8, the General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB) issued a position calling on governments and organizations to stop staying silent for their own interests about the grave war crimes and genocide being committed by the terrorist junta across the country, including in Sagaing and northern Shan, and not only to pressure and oppose them but also to work together to prosecute and punish the perpetrators through international mechanisms.
NLD announced that the draft of the transitional constitution has been written
The first draft of the transitional constitution has been drafted and documented, it was announced after the third interim meeting of the second central committee of the National League for Democracy (NLD) held on January 6.
BPLA Issues Political and Military Policies It Will Adopt
On January 4, the Bamar People's Liberation Army (BPLA), now more than two and a half years since its founding, issued the political and military policies it will adopt.
Released the Women Leaders' Perceptions of Changes and Challenges
The Women's League of Burma published the Women Leaders' Perceptions of Changes and Challenges a Year and a Half After the Coup in Burma under the name of "Building The Triple Resistance" on January 4.
The young revolutionaries stated about the crisis and challenges they were facing
The youth active in 13 fields has identified 15 challenges and crises faced by the youth after the terrorist military junta took power and issued an open letter addressed to the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), National Unity Government (NUG), Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), Federal councils and the ethnic revolutionary forces.
Committee Formed to Establish the Sagaing Federal Council (Forerunner)
A delegation of 35 representatives from five groups has been formed to establish the Sagaing Federal Council (Forerunner). After the second Sagaing Forum held from January 3 to 5, the forum formed and assigned representatives from five groups: political, military, humanitarian, ethnic, and those elected in 2020. For now, the groups elected in 2020 have not yet been able to take part.
MNDAA announced that it would bsed on the special region (1) constitution
In the 2024 New Year message of the commander-in-cheif of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and Chairman of the Special Region (1) Executive Committee, U Peng Deren, it was stated that the 1027 operation would not be completely terminated, but the taking power of Special Region (1) of Shan State was the first step of their national process, and they would strive for the development of the region based on the "Special Region (1) Constitution",
NUG release of opinion on China
The NUG Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced 1/2024 on January 1, 2024, stated that the National Unity Government (NUG) will adopt an independent, active and impartial foreign policy, continue to support China's one country policy, and build a true "relative-sibling" relationship.
"Chin Brotherhood" Formation Announced
On December 30, the Zomi Federal Union, the Chin National Organization and the Chin National Council – Mindat announced that they had joined together to form the "Chin Brotherhood" for political and military cooperation on Chinland and Chin national affairs.
NUCC and NUG jointly issued a joint statement saying that they are trying to reach a common political agreement as soon as possible
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) and the National Unity Government (NUG) jointly stated that they are trying to reach a common political agreement between the revolutionary forces as soon as possible by 2024.
Monywa Mass Strike Leading Committee Withdraws from the Sagaing Forum Formation Group
On December 28, the Monywa Mass Strike Leading Committee announced its withdrawal from the Sagaing Forum Formation Group, citing the need to prioritize revolutionary matters for achieving final victory on the ground, as well as its wish to keep working toward a political agreement acceptable to all groups in the region.
The Lion Battalion announced that it will participate under the KNLA
The Lion Battalion Commando has announced that it has been officially transferred under the command of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) of the Karen National Union (KNU) since November 6, 2023, from being a column under the Kawathoolei Army.
Irrawaddy Federal Council renamed as Forces
The Ayeyarwaddy Federal Council, which is composed of political forces from 12 sectors, has been changed to the "Ayeyarwaddy Federal Force - AFF" (AFF), by the two new forces, announced on December 21 with announcement No. (1/2023).
Ban Jet Fuel – White Campaign
Myanmar's democratic forces have urged to hold the "Ban Jet Fuel - White Campaign" from December 11, 2023 to January 2024 (every Monday) to inform international governments about the terrorist group's air attacks targeting civilians.