Chinland Council Prioritizes Local Government Strengthening Principle
On February 2, the Chinland Council issued a statement declaring that the strengthening of regional governments, starting from the Chinland Government, will align with the federal union model, and the Chinland Government will work together to build a federal union in accordance with the guidelines of the national government.
The statement was released after the first term and fourth council meeting of the Chinland Council, which was held from January 29 to 31, with 103 representatives and 15 observers in attendance. The announcement, marked as statement number (04/2025), stated that the Chinland Defense Ministry, under the command of the Chin National Army (CNA) and the regional defense forces, has established the Chinland Government’s army. It also noted that, in 2024, the government’s forces had captured and controlled seven towns within the region.
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