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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.