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Research briefings and notable developments on the Spring Revolution and federal union-building
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NMSP-AD released political position rejecting 2008 constitution and NCA
On April 1, the New Mon State Party (Anit-military dictatorship) stated that due to the February 1, 2021 military coup, the path for political dialogue has been blocked so New Mon State Party-AD released the important political position for the formation of a federal democratic union that guarantees the rights to self-determination.
The second People's Assembly will be held on April 4, 5 and 6
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) stated on March 28 that the second People's Assembly was scheduled to be held in March, however, it will be changed from April 4 to 6 to ensure adequate time for preparations.
Formation of Convening Committee for the emergence of a Rohingya consultative council (temporary)
On March 26, the convening committee (temporary) announced that for the emergence of a consolidated and effective Rohingya political platform, the convening committee (temporary) was formed by Rohingya politicians, activists, organizations, youth advocates, women leaders, intellectuals, professionals, and community-based figures.
Ta'ang Land Governance Arrangement for Revolution Period draft approved
The Ta'ang Political Consultative Committee (TPCC) announced on March 25 that the Ta'ang Land Governance Arrangement for Revolution Period for the emergence of a civilian administrative government in the towns captured during the 10:27 operation was approved as a draft after discussion and agreed on the procedures for further implementation.
NUG release of military code of conduct that included the action
On March 22, Acting President Duwa Lashi La signed and released the military code of conduct for all People's Defence Forces under the National Unity Government-NUG, stating that those who do not comply will be dealt with effectively according to existing laws.
Force Conscription by the terrorist junta and its consequences
The terrorist junta’s attempt at forcible recruitment is an oppression that is a violation of human rights and it will worsen the crisis and difficulties of Myanmar people and will deteriorate the stability of the region.
7 NCA-S EAO release that it will discuss with all stakeholders for the change of the country
On March 18, the seven ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) that signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement stated that they would continue to hold political talks with all stakeholders to bring about meaningful political changes.
Mon Constitution (zero draft) approved
The Mon State Federal Council -MSFC stated on February 29 that the Mon State Constitution (Zero Draft) was approved after the second conference was held on February 28 and 29 in order to stand as a federal unit according to the Federal Democratic Charter.
MSFC stated that there was no alternative way but armed resistance
The MonState Federal Council (MSFC) stated on the 77th Mon National Day on February 25th, saying that it was becoming increasingly difficult to stand up to the terrorist military group's attempts to force the young Mon men into the military through the conscription law and that there is no other way to gain political power for our people except through armed resistance.
SSPP/SSA issued an appeal to welcome all people who want to revolutionize
On February 20, the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) issued a statement saying that as opposed to chauvinism and narrow nationalism, we were aiming for the peaceful coexistence of all ethnicities, currently, as the oppressed people were searching for a way to revolution because the military dictatorship was oppressing the public in all kinds of ways, people of all ethnicities were welcome if they follow the vision, policies and rules of Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA).
PLSF announced that it would establish the government based on the will of the people in 2025
The Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF) annual meeting statement 2/2024 stated that efforts will be made in the new year 20245 to establish a public administration government based on the will of the people in the areas where the front is based, including the seven cities captured during the 1027 operation.
Responses to the military council's announcement that the military service law is in effect
The announcement about People's Military Service Law was issued that the People's Military Service Law, enacted by Senior General Than Shwe, the Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council through Order No. 27/2010 on 4th November 2010, will come into forces on 10th February 2024, and it was issued with the signature of the Chairman of State Administration Council through Order No.27/2024.
NMSP (Anti-dictatorship) announces that it will fight Myanmar’s military regime
On February 14, 2024, the political and military leading group of the New Mon State Party (Anti-dictatorship) stated that they believed that the end of the military which staged a coup, military dictatorship, and all the dictatorship is the only way for the emergence of federal union with the right to national equality and self-determination; so NMSP secretary Nai Zeya, Deputy Commander-in-chief Brigadier-General Salun Htaw, including the party leader and party members, the troops who have the same belief and position will fight together with ethnic resistance organizations, and the forces of the Spring Revolution.
PRCF released the Federal Constitution (Final Draft)
On February 12, People's Representative Committee for Federal - PRCF, the multi-ethnic group issued a constitution that can be applied in the future union in order to strengthen the construction of a federal democratic union that guarantees the eradication of authoritarianism, democratic rights and basic human rights.
Nine groups formed the People's United Front
As required by a unity army against the military dictatorship. the People's United Front, which includes young political activists, ethnic youth, former student union members, the local revolutionary forces (Local PDFs), CDM public service organizations , the youth union and youth revolutionary organizations that emerged in the spring revolution, was formed on February 10 with three policies.
PRA (Magway) released Interim Federal Unit Policy Position
The People's Revolutionary Alliance (PRA-Magway) released a statement of policy position on the Interim Federal Unit on February 10, divided into nine sections namely political, legislation, judiciary, power sharing, relations between federal units, public security, economy and ethnic affairs.
PNLF released the recruitment policy
The Palaung State Liberation Front (PNLF) has issued a recruitment policy in Taang families where families with two or more males between the ages of 18 and under 35 must come to the military without military service as per national history duty.
NUG meeting for implementation of common position
The National Unity Government (NUG) held a cabinet meeting on February 6 in order to implement the steps of the process of "Joint Position Statement by Allied Organisations engaged in Revolutionary Struggle towards Annihilation of Military Dictatorship and Establishment of a Federal Democratic Union", which was released on the third anniversary of the coup d'état by the terrorist military group.
NUCC announced that the transitional constitution will be finalized by 2024
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) issued the statement on 3rd Anniversary of Spring Revolution on February 1, stated that it would manintain its commitment for the development process of both transitional arrangements and transitional constitution in 2024.
Chinland Government Formed
The Chinland Council announced that, under Chapter 9 and Section 32(a) of the Chinland Constitution, the Chinland Government was formed on February 1, comprising the cabinet, the attorney general, the chief justice and the auditor general.
Nine countries released joint statement for three years since the military coup in Myanmar
The foreign ministries of nine countries issued a joint statement on January 31, calling for the Commander-in-Chief and the military to change course, immediately ceasing violence against civilians, releasing all unjustly detained political prisoners, allowing full humanitarian access and creating space for inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders.
NUG and K3C release a common position
On January 31, the National Unity Government (NUG), the Karen National Union (KNU), the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and the Chin National Front (CNF) issued joint position statement with the six objectives under the name of "Joint Position Statement by Allied Organisations engaged in Revolutionary Struggle towards Annihilation of Military Dictatorship and Establishment of a Federal Democratic Union".
ICNCC to Form Chinland Government Under the Federal Democracy Charter (Part 2)
In Statement No. 2/2024 issued on January 27, the ICNCC announced that the Chinland People's Administration Committee has been formed to more effectively meet the needs of the Chin people, and that the committee will coordinate with the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) through the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC).
Pa-O Federal Council Announces Cooperation with PNLO
In a statement titled "Statement on the Situation in the Pa-O Region" issued on January 27, the Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC) said it seriously welcomed and would cooperate with the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO)'s statement that it would "fight alongside fellow allied brothers until military dictatorship is ended and the federal democratic system the whole people long for is achieved."