Shwe Mann reiterates his support for federalism
Speaking at a public meeting in the Shan state capital, house speaker Shwe Mann stressed his support for a federal union in Burma.
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Civil society groups call for creation of a ‘federal state’ during 8888 anniversary
Civil society groups convening in Rangoon to mark the 25th year anniversary of the 8888 uprisings released a declaration on Thursday calling for the establishment of a “democratic federal state”
The ties that bind in Burma
Pro-poor policies and political narratives about shared daily struggle across ethnic and religious lines may help assuage Burma’s growing sectarian divides
KNPP and gov’t reach agreement
Karenni rebels and government peace negotiators reached an 8-point agreement which included working together for a nationwide ceasefire and forming a joint-peace monitoring committee, at a landmark meeting in Loikaw[…]
Shan parties, armed groups unite in bid for federalism
Shan political parties and armed groups, representing all ethnic nationalities from the diverse eastern state, are set to attend a historic regional assembly next month in a bid to promote ethnic unity and federalism in Burma
