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Research briefings and notable developments on the Spring Revolution and federal union-building
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Myanmar Workers' Representative Re-elected to the ILO Governing Body
Daw Phyo Sandar Soe, a central executive member of the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM) and representative of the Myanmar Labour Alliance (MLA), was re-elected as a member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) at the International Labour Conference (ILC).
Reorganization of civil society organizations in a new way
Taang country, From June 6th to 8th in Kut Khaing City, led by five Taang civil society groups, the Taang Political Consultative Council -TPCC, Taang Pyi Education Council-TLEC, Taang Environmental Monitoring Group - TEWG; The 1/2024 press release announced that the organizations will be regrouped in a new format after holding a discussion with 64 participants, including the leaders and youth representatives of Taang Media.
Release of a policy recommendation document submitted by Shan Shan Student Union
2023 At the first Shan Youth Conference held on May 13-15, the policy recommendation document submitted by the Shan Student Union is 2024. Released on June 9. The policy recommendation document introduces the organization; background material; Education politics Roles including recommended policies and proposals related to the revolution; Includes specific recommendations and summary.
NUG and AASYC Issue Statements on Mass Killing in Byaing Phyu Village, Sittwe
On June 4, the All Arakan Students' and Youths' Congress (AASYC) strongly condemned the brutal killing of 53 people, 48 men and five women, after battalions under the terrorist junta's Sittwe Military Operations Command raided Set Yoe Kya ward (Byaing Phyu village), Sittwe Township, Rakhine State, in force on May 29. It said it would work with all forces inside and outside the country, including the United Nations, to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Sagaing Forum's First-Anniversary Report to the Public
On June 2, the Forum Formation Group released the Sagaing Forum's first-anniversary report to the public, which aims toward the emergence of a regional-level body. The report also sets out its positions and next steps on political, military, alliance relations, ethnic and displaced people's affairs.
PSLF/TNLA to Nationalize Businesses That Do Not Re-obtain Permits
On May 31, the General Administration Department (Headquarters) of the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) announced that, for the long-term benefit and protection of the people of Ta'ang State, it does not recognize mining and other private businesses in the state operating under permits, licences or orders issued by previous governments, and that businesses wishing to continue must apply before November 30.
SSPP/SSA Issues Position on Territorial Disputes
On May 31, the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) issued a position on the territorial disputes in the region, calling on all sides to avoid actions that invite unwanted military solutions, and stating that it continues to uphold the principle of peaceful coexistence and to treat resolving political problems through political dialogue as its first priority.
Sagaing Forum Pledges People-Centered Political and Revolutionary Processes
The Sagaing Forum Formation Group announced three processes it had achieved over the forum's first year, which worked toward advancing the Sagaing revolution with revolutionary forces, securing for the people of Sagaing Region the self-determination and equality rights in the Federal Democracy Charter, and the emergence of a political body within the region.
PSLF/TNLA Prohibits Rare Earth Mining and Related Operations
On May 17, the Economic Department of the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) announced that no business owner will be permitted to carry out rare earth mining, exploration and surveying, or small- or large-scale production in Ta'ang State, and that anyone who does so will face action under existing law.
Mon State Federal Council Reconstitutes Its Administrative Committee
On May 27, the Mon State Federal Council (MNFC) issued Order No. 1/2024 announcing that, following the council's second conference, its administrative committee has been reconstituted with a total of 10 members, the committee chair and nine department heads, to exercise the three branches of power in Mon State (territory).
Karenni Civil Society Organizations Declare Recognition of the IEC as Interim Government
On May 20, Karenni civil society organizations issued a position statement recognizing the Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) as the state's interim government. They said they would explore and pursue ways to cooperate with the IEC in education, health, social development and the socio-economic sectors for the people of the state, and would strengthen coordination and cooperation among civil society organizations inside the country and on the border and Karenni forces abroad in their work for the public.
ULA/AA Statement on the Buthidaung Incident
On March 20, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) issued a statement condemning the terrorist junta for intensifying efforts by all means to incite racial and religious riots in Rakhine State, and offering to cooperate with the international community in areas where joint work is needed.
PSLF Suspends Non-CDM Staff Still Residing in the State
On May 15, the PSLF announced that all Non-CDM staff who had served in any form under the junta in Ta'ang areas, including the towns of Namhsan, Nammatu, Mantong, Kutkai, Namhkam, Mong Ngaw and Mong Long controlled by the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF), no longer hold any duties from now on and that all their work has been suspended.
EAO Delegation and Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Discuss Myanmar
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a delegation of Myanmar's ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) met Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. KUMURA Masahiro on March 14, as part of the Japanese government's efforts to seek a way out of the current crisis through dialogue on Myanmar.
KNU Issues Mae Wah Klo Declaration on Governance and Public Administration
On May 12, the KNU Central Headquarters issued the "Mae Wah Klo Declaration", a handbook on governance and public administration to be applied in Karen National Union (KNU)-administered territory, after township chairs and township leaders from 27 townships pledged their commitment in unity.
IEC Grants Amnesty to Convicted Loikaw Principal and Four Others
On May 9, the Karenni State Interim Executive Council (IEC) issued Order No. 09/2024 announcing that, following a submission by the Amnesty and Supervisory Board and on humanitarian grounds, it had granted amnesty on May 8 to five people, including U Khin Aung Myint, Rector of Loikaw University in Kayah State, and Daw Thida, Pro-Rector, who had each been sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a fine of 900,000 kyat under the Unlawful Associations Act.
Magway Interim Arrangement Drafting Commission Formed with Seven Groups
The Magway Federal Unit Hluttaw announced in a statement dated April 30 that, following the Federal Unit Hluttaw meeting on April 1 and its third special session on April 30, it formed the "Magway Federal Unit Interim Arrangement Drafting Commission" with nine members each from seven groups in the unit taking part in the Spring Revolution.
The UN Office (Myanmar) stated that the number of homeless people has increased to three million due to the conflict
The United Nations Office (Myanmar) stated on May 4, quoting the statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. Myanmar marked a bleak milestone with more than 3 million civilians now displaced nationwide amid intensifying conflict.
NUG Issues Position Statement on Press Freedom
On May 3, the National Unity Government (NUG) issued an eight-point "Position on Press Freedom and News Media", in line with the basic principle in Part 1, Section 42 of the Federal Democracy Charter that the independence of news media and the rights to obtain and report news must be protected.
NUG issued the status of six sectors as NUG's 3-Year anniversary
On April 30, the progress related to the six sectors of politics, foreign affairs, military, governance, finance, and public services was announced as three years since the formation of the National Unity Government (NUG).
CRMH Approves State Charter Drafted by the Mon State Consultative Council (MSCC)
The Committee Representing Mon State Hluttaw (CRMH) announced that the Mon State Charter drafted by the Mon State Consultative Council (MSCC), which sets out vision, direction and values, was adopted at a meeting held on April 17.
More than 300 groups rejected the Thai government statement that would legitimize the military group
In the statement on Myanmar released by the Thai government on April 17, the use of "former" in front of the names of detained State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint implies giving legitimacy to the coup d'état terrorist group. 312 Myanmar and international civil society organizations protested the open letter addressed to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on April 21.
NUG appeals to the Thai government to help Burmese refugees
On April 21, the National Unity Government (NUG) sent a letter of appeal to the Thai government to provide assistance as more and more Burmese refugees flee to Thailand due to the ongoing fighting between revolutionary forces and terrorist groups in and around the Thai-Myanmar border trade town of Myawati.
Second People's Assembly Approves Three Resolutions on Pa Thone Lone, Military Conscription and the 1982 Citizenship Law
The NUCC announced that the second People's Assembly, led by the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) and held over five days from April 4 to 9, adopted three resolutions concerning local administration and the rule of law, the terrorist military's illegitimate People's Military Service Law, and the Myanmar Citizenship Law (1982).