Parliament approves new NCA signatories, federal union accord
Burma’s bicameral parliament today unanimously approved a bill to establish “a Union based on the principles of democracy and federalism”.
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Let’s ‘build the democratic federal union of our dreams’: Suu Kyi
“Only if we are all united, our country will be at peace. Only if our country is at peace, will we be able to stand on equal footing with other countries in our region and across the world.”
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How to build a bottom-up federal union
In a democracy, power sharing should flow upwards from the people, not downwards from the elite — and Burmese federalism should reflect this fact.
Federal union the focus for new upper house speakers
Mahn Win Khaing, who was elected into the role of upper house speaker, will also serve as the chair of Burma’s bicameral union parliament.
Achievement of federal union relies on ‘united ethnic voice’, leaders warned
The vice chairman of the Arakan Liberation Party has called for ethnic unity, the day after three key rebel militias threatened to quit the NCCT.
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Govt-ethnic talks stall on federal union agreement
The Union Peace-Making Work Committee decline to to sign an agreement on forming a federal union, saying the ethnic parties have yet to establish ‘mutual ground’ among themselves.
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‘Firm agreement’ made on federal union, says Thein Sein
In his monthly radio address to the nation, President Thein Sein said a firm political agreement had been reached with ethnic armed groups to establish a federal union in the country.
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Burmese govt agrees, in principle, to a federal union
The Burmese government agrees to the principle of establishing a federal union, according to officials emerging from negotiations with ethnic leaders in Rangoon on Friday.
A federal union means a federal army, says Aung Min
President’s Office Minister Aung Min has said that if Burma becomes a federal union, it will inevitably need to adopt a federal constitution and establish a federal army.
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.
Ethnic armies agree ‘guidelines’ on federalism
“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.
‘Can we ensure equal status in a federal Burma?’ ask ethnic youths
Several participants questioned whether equal rights would prevail for those ethnic minorities that do not have their own state or administrative region.
Union Army should be under civilian jurisdiction, say Maijayang delegates
The non-binding agreement was reached in the Kachin State town following debate on DDR and SSR in a future federal union.
Ethnic leaders agree on 8 principles for a federal Burma
The eight principles are: sovereignty; equality; self-determination; establishment of a genuine federal union; protection of ethnic rights, democratic rights and basic human rights; gender equality; a multi-party democratic system; and secularism.
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KNU rejects Union Day commitment
KNU Deputy Chair Zipporah Sein has said that the signing of a Union Day “deed of commitment” was not backed by the KNU standing committee.
CARTOON: Happy Union Day!
Unity and harmony were far from evident in northeastern Shan State, where air strikes were ordered on Kokang positions, forcing thousands of villagers to flee across the Chinese border.
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KNU ‘not ready’ for Union Day truce
As Karen National Union representatives meet with President Thein Sein, the group announces it is not yet prepared to sign a ceasefire agreement.
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Will a ceasefire be signed on Union Day?
DVB asked several political players their opinions on the prospect for a Union Day ceasefire. We asked how probable they believed a peace deal would be.
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.
Civil society groups call for creation of a ‘federal state’ during 8888 anniversary
Civil society groups convening in Rangoon to mark the 25th year anniversary of the 8888 uprisings released a declaration on Thursday calling for the establishment of a “democratic federal state”
Ethnic alliance hammers out ‘federal’ goals before next round of talks
A federation of eleven armed ethnic organisations called for the drafting of a new constitution that will allow for the creation of a federal government in Burma following a four-day conference in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai
Federalism debate fractures Burma’s armed ethnic groups
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
How feudal imperialism continues to destroy the Union of Burma
The government’s ongoing war against the Kachin continues to demonstrate that the country’s leaders are more interested in empire building than nation building
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
Shan rebels to hold union-level peace talks
The Shan State Army-North has agreed to hold union-level peace talks with the government to solidify an initial truce made in January
Burmese peace talks ‘deadlocked’ over terminology, says UNFC
Ethnic bloc says “Nation of a Federal Democratic Union”; Tatmadaw insists on “Nation of Democratic and Federal Union”.
Ceasefire talks postponed due to terminology dispute
Military representatives apparently wish the term federal union to be replaced by nation of democratic and federal union.
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Arakan parties form alliance
The five political parties say they will work with a view to a future federal union in Burma.
Thousands of Red Shan march for self-rule
The demonstrators chanted slogans, mostly focused on the creation of a Tai Leng state and a federal union in Burma.
