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International Relations
The representative offices of the NUG were opened in eight major countries of the world. The eight countries are Australia, Czech Republic, France, Japan, UK, Norway, South Korea and US. In addition, they established communications with international parliaments, and they were able to present the issues of Myanmar's democracy and the crimes committed by the junta. he junta is also being tried with war crimes and genocide in International Court of Justice (ICJ), Argentina and Germany.
ASEAN, the UN and International Engagement on Myanmar in October
October was a period when Myanmar's affairs were once again discussed on the world political stage, with the ASEAN Summit and the UN General Assembly. Below is a summary report of international developments on Myanmar during October.
AA Responds That Drug Allegations Are Merely Political Attacks
On March 19, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) responded that reports in the military's mouthpiece newspapers of March 18 and 19, claiming that AA economic officer Ye Win (a.k.a. Kyaw Soe Lin) and his wife Ma Thida Myint were involved in a drug seizure worth 96 billion kyat, have nothing to do with its organization and are merely a malicious political attack.
Yangon Strike Forces Send Open Letter Urging EU and ILO to Stand with the People
On March 12, eleven Yangon-based strike forces jointly sent an open letter to European Union (EU) member governments and member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO), urging them to stand with the people of Myanmar to protect the justice and rights of working people.
NUG declares non-recognition and dissolution of the military regime's Human Rights Commission
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, established by the military junta, is not an independent, impartial, and respected body. Instead, it operates in line with the junta’s interests and opposes the Paris Principles. Therefore, the National Unity Government (NUG) announced on February 13 that it does not recognize this body and considers it dissolved.
Magwe forces send a letter to Singapore urging action against Interra Resources
An open letter containing the four requests, signed by 20 civil society organizations, the People's Defense Committee, and the Union, was sent to the Singapore government and the Singapore Stock Exchange Group on February 13. It included Interra Resources, which has been selling fuel to be used in the war crimes committed by the Myanmar military junta, which has been requested to immediately cease its supply of oil to the Myanmar military group and to delist from the Singapore Stock Exchange, among other demands.
CRPH Declares that the Military Junta is Extending the Civil War
The terrorist military regime is attempting to continue controlling the country through a sham election, which will lead to an extended civil war, and it is aimed at moving further away from peace. This statement was issued by the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) on February 6.
Ten Nations Advocate for Prompt Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2669
The ten nations have once again called for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2669 (2022), which calls for an immediate end to all violence and a cessation of hostilities in Myanmar, de-escalation of tensions, and the release of all those unlawfully detained.
ULA/AA Expresses Readiness for Political Resolution
On December 29, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) stated that it was always ready to resolve the domestic affairs and situation through political rather than military means.
Myanmar-owned, Myanmar-led Solution" Position Paper Issued by 260 Civil Society Organizations
The 'Myanmar-owned, Myanmar-led Solution' position paper, which includes six key points that go beyond the five ASEAN consensus principles established for Myanmar's situation, was signed and issued by 260 Myanmar civil society organizations.
The 10-point Positions of the Second Congress of the CDM
The 10-point position was released on December 11 after the 2nd CDM Civil Servants Conference was held for four days from December 7 to 10.
NUCC Condemns Russia for Sending Weapons for Election Reasons
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) stated on December 14 that it condemned the Russian government’s deployment of armed forces to Myanmar to assist in the Sham election by the military junta and to protect Russian citizens and the Sham election.
KNU to Collaborate with Thailand on Umphang Explosion Investigation
On December 14, the Central Standing Committee of the Karen National Union (KNU) stated that it would cooperate with Thai authorities in the investigation of the bombing at the annual Doi Loi Fa festival on December 13 in Umphang, Tak district, Thailand.
Three Key Requests for Myanmar Workers from the NUG to Thailand
On December 4, the National Unity Government sent an appeal to the Thai government, requesting that despite the relaxation of the residency rights for Burmese, three elements would cause difficulties.
MNDAA Communique: Six Key Elements for Political Resolution
On December 3, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) Military Committee issued a six-point position and attitude for the sympathy of the people who suffered from the war, the stabilization of the China-Myanmar border, a political solution to the internal military conflicts and the practical development of peace in the region.
NUG-K2C Pledges Cooperation with ICC Regarding Military Regime Leader's Arrest Order
The NUG-K2C issued a joint statement on November 30 that it would accelerate all efforts of cooperation in applying for an arrest warrant at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the terrorist military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against the Rohingya.
Requesting an Arrest Warrant for the Military Leader Overthe Rohingya Genocide
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on November 27 that it has issued an arrest warrant for the leader of the military junta for the genocide of the Rohingyas in Rakhine State in 2016-17.
Comprehensive Sanctions Drafted Against Military Group Under ILO - Article 33
The Confederation of Trade Unions, Myanmar (CTUM) announced that the General Director of the ILO has been instructed by the Board of directors to prepare a draft action plan for non-compliance with the ILO Constitution Article 33 on the right to freedom of association and forced labor in accordance with the International Labor Organization (ILO) criteria 87 and 29.
Key Points from the NUG–K2C Joint Press Conference
ASEAN, whether individually or collectively, needs to support and facilitate a dialogue process among revolutionary organizations that is owned and led by Myanmar's own stakeholders, that ensures there is no return to military dictatorship and centralized rule, that is in line with the wishes of the people, and that achieves common political goals. The election proposed by the SAC will only intensify the conflict and will not bring stability and peace.
SNLD Announces its Political Position
The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) released its political position on October 26, stating that genuine peace and stability would only be achieved if the combat victories continued to carry out until public political victories.
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.
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.
NUCC and NUG Release Joint Statement Firmly Rejecting Pretense Discussion
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) and the National Unity Government (NUG) jointly issued a joint statement on October 1 that the terrorist military junta’s “Invitation to political problem solving through political means" was an attempt to divide the Ethnic Resistance Organizations (EROs) and People’s Defense Forces (PDF) and to gain a positive international image. It was just a mere pretense, so they categorically rejected it.
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.
NUG Calls for Resistance Against Military's Human Shield Tactics
The National Unity Government (NUG) issued a statement on September 3 urging strong resistance and opposition through various means against the terrorist military group's efforts to use the entire country and its people as human shields. This includes their enactment of compulsory conscription law, formation of a central supervisory committee for public security and counter-terrorism, and forcibly recruiting elderly people up to 65 years old as soldiers.
