Burma’s armed ethnic groups have fallen out over how to develop a federal union in the former military dictatorship, resulting in two rival conferences to discuss plans to end decades of civil conflict
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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
As NUG steps up the rhetoric, Min Aung Hlaing offers in person talks with EAO leaders
In a speech published across state media today, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing invited EAO heads to meet with him in person to discuss a return to the peace process. “2022 will be the year of peace, and armed conflict will end across the country. To effectively implement this peace, I will invite the leaders …
RCSS Marks Third Congress with Amnesty, Talk of Shan Peace
167 prisoners detained in territory controlled by the The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), the political arm of the Shan State Army (SSA), are to be freed as part of an amnesty announced to mark the event of the RCSS’s Third Congress, held between Jan. 16-17 at the group’s HQ in the southern Shan …
"We will not return to the 2008 constitution": NUCC holds seminal press conference
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) held its first formal press meet today, ten months after the group was forged by fiery necessity during the early days of the coup. Formed on March 8, the NUCC is a loose and wide-reaching coalition of groups that hold a social or political stake in modern Burma. The …
Activists reflect on 30th anniversary of 8888 Uprising
Commemorations of the 30th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising, which kicked off at the University of Yangon on Monday, are underway in cities and town throughout the country today.