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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.
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.
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.
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.
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",
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).
MSRF Transforms into the Mon Federal Council Army
Following discussions between the leaders of both sides, it was announced on December 15 that the Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF) would transform into the army of the Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) and continue the fight.