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Research briefings and notable developments on the Spring Revolution and federal union-building
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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.
Ready for Negotiations: PSLF/TNLA Addresses Military Conflicts
On November 25, the Palaung National Liberation Front/Taang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) issued a statement that it was ready to hold talks to end the military conflict between the two sides in recognition of the Chinese government’s efforts to support the people affected by the war, to stabilize the border region and intervene in the cessation of hostilities.
Building United Forces in Dawei District for a Collective Revolution
It was announced on November 24 that the District Battalions 1 and 2, and the People’s Defense Team in four townships of Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region under the command of the Ministry of Defense of National Unity Government (NUG) had formed a United District Forces on October 28.
Ratification of the Karenni State Interim Health Policy
The Karenni State Consultative Council (KSCC) announced on November 19 with the signature of the council president that the interim health policy to be applied in Karenni State has been approved with amendments and additions and enacted by Resolution No. (1/41) at the council's 41st regular meeting.
Pauk People's Defense Team Alerts to Potential "Significant Action" Over Interference in Controlled areas
It was announced on November 13, in the name of the person in charge of Paul Township People’s Defense Team, and stated that the separate armed groups which were not affiliated with the National Unity Government (NUG) had entered the villages controlled by the People’s Defense Team of the Park Township, Magway Region, so if there was interference in education, health, administration, and defense sectors, the serious action will be taken and will remove to reside in the township.
The Validation of the United Karenni State Army - UKSA, Joint Chiefs of Staff Formation Act
The Karenni State Interim Parliament announced on November 18 that the “United Karenni State Army-UKA, Joint Cheifs of Staff Formation Act (Draft)” submitted by the Karenni State Interim Executive Council had been passed into law by the parliament's decision.
NUG takes action against PDFs and six Pa Ka Pha members within one month
The Ministry of Defense of the National Unity Government (NUG) stated on November 14 that in October 2024, a member of the People's Defense Forces (PDF) and six members of the People’s Defense Teams were prosecuted and punished, while the subordinate forces were subjected to necessary controls to become a force that serves the people.
KSCC issues Interim Education Policy
The Karenni State Consultative Council - KSCC issued a statement with the name of Chairman U Aung San Myint that according to the 39th Regular Meeting Resolution (2/39), the Karenni Interim Education Policy with 3 visions and 11 principles was adopted on 2nd November.
Renaming the Forum Organizing Team to the Federation of Sagaing Forum
On November 10, at the fourth assembly attended by all Sagaing Forum Forces, it was announced that the Sagaing Forum Organizing Team had been renamed the Federations of Sagaing Forum.
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.
PSLF/TNLA Grants Tax Exemption on Intra-State Import Duties
The Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) has announced that starting from October 20th, the PSLF/TNLA would allow the exemption of import duties on goods imported from Myanmar (Mandalay) to the state to solve the problems of the local people.
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.
IEC issues Third Quarter Fiscal Statement
On October 31, the Interim Executive Council Of Karenni State (IEC) released the statement of tax collection and sectoral budget allocation for July to September 2024.
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.
Military Regime Executes Massacres in Budalin
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced on October 22 that the brutal killings of innocent civilians, the burning down of houses, and the abductions as human shields, committed by the terrorist military regime on October 11 to 20 in Budalin Township, Sagaing Region were an army tactic that had been used for years to exact revenge on the armed resistance forces of various ethnic groups.
MTC announces restrictions on NGO/INGO
The Maraland Territorial Council (MTC) issued statement 01/2024 on October 21 that local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs/INGOs) must provide more information to the Department of Home Affairs and Local Administration for the convenience of the implementation and security of the project due to the presence of unwanted illegal organizations and the transportation of illegal drugs.
Submit the Proposed Interim Structure of Sagaing to Parliament
The Sagaing Federal Unit Interim Constitution (Draft) Drafting Commission, which is made up of political forces in the Sagaing Region, has submitted the draft to the Regional Federal Unit Hluttaw, the parliament announced on October 25.
Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Seek to Strengthen Alliances
Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Network, a network of 11 revolutionary forces, announced on October 13 that it would continue to work with revolutionary forces in the region that are not yet part of the network.
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.
Working Committee Formed to Develop the Mandalay Interim Political Arrangement
On October 8, the Mandalay Region Hluttaw announced the formation, with six groups, of the Working Committee for Coordination and Drafting of the Mandalay Region Interim Political Arrangement.
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.
NUCC Apologizes to the Public for Inability to Hold Town Hall Meeting
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) issued an apology on September 27 for being unable to organize the planned Town Hall Meeting, which was intended to serve as a platform for exchanging information, answering questions, and facilitating discussions between the public and the NUCC between each People’s Assembly session.
Yangon Strike Forces Urge Opposition to Census Over Security Concerns
On September 26, Yangon-based people strike groups announced that the terrorist military group's attempt to conduct a census under the pretext of holding an election was only an attempt to obtain the personal information of individuals, including urban revolutionary forces.
