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Research briefings and notable developments on the Spring Revolution and federal union-building
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State Governance
After the February 1, 2021 military coup, federalism came to the forefront with the Spring Revolution and the formation of the Interim National Unity Government (NUG) at the federal level. Similarly, administrative groups at the state and local levels also began to emerge.
PSLF/TNLA Grants Tax Exemption on Intra-State Import Duties
The Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) has announced that starting from October 20th, the PSLF/TNLA would allow the exemption of import duties on goods imported from Myanmar (Mandalay) to the state to solve the problems of the local people.
IEC issues Third Quarter Fiscal Statement
On October 31, the Interim Executive Council Of Karenni State (IEC) released the statement of tax collection and sectoral budget allocation for July to September 2024.
What can we expect from the 3rd People’s Assembly?
The People’s Assembly is led by the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) under the Federal Democratic Charter, a constitutional document in the revolutionary period. The People's Assembly has been held twice during the revolution, and the first People's Assembly was held from January 27th to 29th 2022, and the second People's Assembly will be held for 5 days from April 4th to 9th, 2024. According to the agreement, the conference is to be held once every (6) months, but it was only after more than (2) years that the second People's Assembly was held. The Second People's People confirmed again that the conference will be held once every six months, so the Third People's Conference will likely be held soon.
MTC announces restrictions on NGO/INGO
The Maraland Territorial Council (MTC) issued statement 01/2024 on October 21 that local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs/INGOs) must provide more information to the Department of Home Affairs and Local Administration for the convenience of the implementation and security of the project due to the presence of unwanted illegal organizations and the transportation of illegal drugs.
Submit the Proposed Interim Structure of Sagaing to Parliament
The Sagaing Federal Unit Interim Constitution (Draft) Drafting Commission, which is made up of political forces in the Sagaing Region, has submitted the draft to the Regional Federal Unit Hluttaw, the parliament announced on October 25.
Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Seek to Strengthen Alliances
Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Network, a network of 11 revolutionary forces, announced on October 13 that it would continue to work with revolutionary forces in the region that are not yet part of the network.
MNDAA issues Four Restrictions Amid Concerns of Foreign Interference in Myanmar's Affairs
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) published four points in Chinese on October 9 that limited the traveling of government employees and troops, the participation in international affairs related to Myanmar issues, and the right to respond to the media as some foreign countries were planning to interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs.
State/Nationalities Councils' Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Federal Union
The 8 State-based Ethnic Resistance Organizations and the State/Nationalities Representative Council, and the Women's League of Burma (WLB) released a joint statement on September 19 regarding the establishment of a future federal democratic union which was related to pursuance of a strong federal union through strengthened the state-level structures (Bottom-up Federalism).
MNDAA Releases Statement on Its National Stance
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) (Kokang) Military Committee released a statement on September 4 titled "Statement on the Current National Situation, " clarifying its political stance. The statement firmly emphasized that the organization will not change its core political objective of striving for genuine autonomy. MNDAA also made it clear that they do not aim for secession, power seizure, or the establishment of a new independent state.
KNU releases Declaration on the Safety of Schools in Kawthoolei
In recognition of the right to education of all children in the Kawthoolei areas, the "Declaration on the Safety of Schools in Kawthoolei" for the Safety and Health of students, teachers, and schools was issued by the Karen National Union (KNU) on September 9.
IEC Announces Law Enforcement Plan for Four Key Sectors
The Interim Executive Council of Karenni State announced on September 4, with announcement number (3/2024), that four sectors such as drugs issues, businesses that were not incompatible with revolution and morality, illegal arms trade and trafficking, and land-based and online gambling business would be banned in a law enforcement initiative in collaboration with Karenni State Revolutionary Forces (Chief of Staff group) to ensure a safe and equitable life in Karenni State.
CDF Kanpetlet to accelerate reorganization of forces
The Third Kanpetlet Township Conference stated on September 3 that the Chin Defense Force (CDF - Kanpetlet) will be restructured with a Commander-in-Chief system to increase the revolution's momentum.
Sagaing Forum organizing committee issues statement on foreign investment
On August 31, the Sagaing Forum Organizing Team stated that even though the current dynamic situation in the country presented numerous challenges for the stability and operation of foreign investments within Sagaing Region (Federal Unit), the foreign investors should cease any collaboration with the terrorist military group responsible for numerous war crimes and instead prioritize the will and interests of the Sagaing people.
China pressures PSLF/TNLA to stop fighting in North Shan
On August 29, the Shweli National Security Committee stated in the "Notification of Military Training" that the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta'ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) needed an immediate end to the ongoing conflict and if it didn't stop, there would be more ways to stop it and also stated that the group would be responsible for any resulting consequences if the fighting continues.
Formation of Ta'angland Health Council (THC)
It was announced on August 25 that the "Ta'angland Health Council (THC)" has been established to provide the necessary health care for all ethnic groups in Ta'angland and to focus on disease prevention and control activities.
Annual Report of Karenni State Interim Parliament
On August 24, the Karenni State Interim Parliament (KSIP) which was transformed from the Interim Legislative Committee, released an annual report of its operation.
PSLF/TNLA opens College of Nursing and Health Sciences
On August 20, the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) announced the establishment of Ta'ang College of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with Medical Family Mandalay (MFM) to generate human resources to provide quality and safe health care for the public in Ta'ang Land.
New Rehmonnya Federated Force announces that it will establish Mon government
The New Rehmonnya Federated Force (NRFF) has announced through a statement commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Mon Revolution on August 19 that all the revolutionary forces fighting on behalf of the Mon country would cooperate in politics and military, move strategically, and establish a Mon government.
The chronicles of the fall of the North-Eastern Command
The Northeastern Regional Military Command was separated from the Eastern Regional Military Command established in Taunggyi in 1961 to more effectively handle the activities of the Communist Party of Burma in the country on July 27, 1972, and was established based in Lashio. In 1949, the Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) attacked and occupied the Northern Regional Military Headquarters based in Pyin Oo Lwin @ Mammy, and the "Northeastern Regional Military Command" has been recorded as the first regional military command to surrender for a terrorist military junta in 75 years.
PSLF/TNLA judicial mechanism started in 12 controlled townships
On August 11, the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) stated that the responsibilities and duties of judges and lawyers of central, district, and township were conferred, and the judiciary mechanism has been operating in the 12 townships including Namhsan, Manton, Namhkan, Kutkai, Namtu, Mongngawt, Monglon, Kyaukme, Nawnghkio, Mongmit, Mogoke and Hsipaw, which were controlled during the first and second phases of 1027 Operation.
ULA/AA was evacuating hundreds of civilians from Maungdaw who had been used as human shields
The Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has released a video file of the evacuation of about 500 civilians from Ka Nyin Tan Village of Ward-No (8) in Maungdaw, Arakan State, to safety on August 8th, those civilians were trapped as human shields by the terrorist military junta and some of their armed Muslim militants.
The Three northern alliances call for an end to military regime's war crimes
On August 6, the three Northern Alliances announced that all the international community, especially the neighboring country, China should gather to stop the terrorist military regime, as the terrorist military regime had been carrying out airstrikes in non-military and non-combat areas and committing serious crimes against civilians.
Kayan National University opened with six faculties
The Central Executive Committee of the Kayan National Education Committee (KNEC) issued a statement about the opening of the Kayan National University (KyNU) on August 6 with 6 majors to provide access to advance education and international education from the basic education.
Revolutionary forces occupied the Northeast Regional Command
According to the news media, the the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has released a statement with photos confirming that the Northeast Regional Command of military regime in Lashio, Northen part of Shan State has been completely occupied by the afternoon of August 3rd.
