“We cannot just agree to place our fate in the hands of the Burmese military, because then we are helpless if they deploy armed force against us,” said UNFC’s Nai Hong Sar.
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Federalism on agenda at peace talks, says conference secretary
UPDJC’s Sai Nyunt Lwin says the main focus of this next round of negotiations at the 21CPC should be about federalism.
Thein Sein marks Union Day with call for federalism
Burma’s President Thein Sein urges his people to work together to establish a union based on a federal system.
DVB Debate: Can federalism be the solution?
On this episode of DVB Debate, a panel of ethnic leaders and political analysts discuss the future of federalism in Burma.
Federalism on agenda at ethnic leaders’ meeting
A Myanmar Peace Centre spokesman said they discussed the issue of federalism with the ethnic armed group alliance Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team when they met in Chiang Mai this week.
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.