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Research briefings and notable developments on the Spring Revolution and federal union-building
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Constitution
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) established the Transitional Constitution Working Group (TCWG) to draft a transitional constitutional framework. On July 2, 2021, under the guidance of Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than of NUG , the Transitional Constitution Preparation Team (TCPT) was formed.
Mandalay Interim Arrangement Drafted Through Chapter 9
In Announcement No. 4/2025 issued on February 26, the Working Committee for Coordination and Drafting of the Interim Political Arrangement announced that the Mandalay Region Interim Arrangement is being drafted with public input and that nine chapters have been drafted so far.
The Mon State Federal Council declares that armed struggle is the only path to national equality
On February 13, the Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) called on the Mon people, both within the country and abroad, to join and collaborate with revolutionary forces, as the only way to achieve political power through equal rights and self-determination is by armed struggle, as there is no other option.
Ethnic and federal councils declare that the country will only be built through a Bottom-Up Federalism approach
The centralized system of governance, which has failed to resolve deep-rooted political issues for decades, not only fails to address existing problems but also creates more complex challenges. Therefore, instead of adopting a centralized federal system (Holding Together) that could strengthen the system, the approach to rebuilding the country will be based on Bottom-up Federalism, which focuses on strengthening the State towards strengthening the Union. . This was announced by the nine institutions of ethnic revolutionary organizations and State/Ethnic Representative Council councils on Union Day, February 12.
NLD-CWC Declares No Reconciliation Possible Without Meeting Party Chairperson
On February 8, the Central Executive Committee of the National League for Democracy (NLD) issued a statement expressing its belief that political issues arising from the military coup cannot be resolved without the participation of the party chairperson, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in any discussions.
Sagaing Federal Unit Interim Constitution: Second Draft Completed
On February 1, the Sagaing Federal Unit Hluttaw announced that, after studying the recommendations, analyses, and discussions from the factions within the Sagaing Federal Unit, the draft of the Constitution for the interim period of the Sagaing Federal Unit (Second Draft) had been completed.
Formation of Asho Chin National Federal Council - Bago
The Asho Chin National Federal Council (Bago Region) was established on January 4th to address the failure of the military dictatorship, national equality and self-determination, democracy and human rights, and other topics.
NUG Declares Parole Release for New Year's Eve
The National Unity Government of Myanmar (NUG) announced on January 1 that it has been granted unconditional amnesty under Section 401, Sub Section 1, to 169 prisoners serving sentences in various prisons and detention centers in the interests of the Spring Revolution, and with the emphasis on peace of the people and humanity.
Ta'arng (Palaung) National Party Declares Involvement in TPCC Political Road Map
The Ta'arng (Palaung) National Party announced on December 27 that it would oppose the sham election that the military junta would hold and that it would cooperate in every step of the political road map that will be implemented by the Ta’ang Political Consultative Committee (TPCC).
NUCC Condemns Russia for Sending Weapons for Election Reasons
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) stated on December 14 that it condemned the Russian government’s deployment of armed forces to Myanmar to assist in the Sham election by the military junta and to protect Russian citizens and the Sham election.
Clarification from Salin People’s Administration Team: Not Associated with Death Penalty
On December 1, the public notice stated that the decision to execute U Sa, the alleged rapist and murderer that happened in Gon Nyin New village, Salin Township, Minbu District, Magway region, was made by the unanimous consent of Heineken, the humanitarian officer of the Salin Township, and was not related to the Township People’s Administration Team, and it was issued in the name of the Township People’s Administration Team Officer, Hnin Si.
KIO announces the Dissolution of the Kachin Special Region (1)
The Central Committee of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) announced that the Kachin Special Region 1 which was to maintain the power of successive military dictatorships, was abolished as of November 28. The declaration was made after the KIA captured the town of Kan Paik Ti, the last remnant of the former Kachin Special Region (1), which Zahkung Ting Ying led on November 20.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
11 Mon Youth Groups Releases Four-Point Political Agreement
After holding a political dialogue in September, Mon youth groups actively participating in the Spring Revolution released a four-point political agreement on September 20 to promote unity in the fight against authoritarianism and achieve the shared goal of establishing a Federal Democratic Union.
State/Nationalities Councils' Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Federal Union
The 8 State-based Ethnic Resistance Organizations and the State/Nationalities Representative Council, and the Women's League of Burma (WLB) released a joint statement on September 19 regarding the establishment of a future federal democratic union which was related to pursuance of a strong federal union through strengthened the state-level structures (Bottom-up Federalism).
MNDAA Releases Statement on Its National Stance
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) (Kokang) Military Committee released a statement on September 4 titled "Statement on the Current National Situation, " clarifying its political stance. The statement firmly emphasized that the organization will not change its core political objective of striving for genuine autonomy. MNDAA also made it clear that they do not aim for secession, power seizure, or the establishment of a new independent state.
Sagaing Forum organizing committee issues statement on foreign investment
On August 31, the Sagaing Forum Organizing Team stated that even though the current dynamic situation in the country presented numerous challenges for the stability and operation of foreign investments within Sagaing Region (Federal Unit), the foreign investors should cease any collaboration with the terrorist military group responsible for numerous war crimes and instead prioritize the will and interests of the Sagaing people.
Annual Report of Karenni State Interim Parliament
On August 24, the Karenni State Interim Parliament (KSIP) which was transformed from the Interim Legislative Committee, released an annual report of its operation.
New Rehmonnya Federated Force announces that it will establish Mon government
The New Rehmonnya Federated Force (NRFF) has announced through a statement commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Mon Revolution on August 19 that all the revolutionary forces fighting on behalf of the Mon country would cooperate in politics and military, move strategically, and establish a Mon government.
