CNI News

26 Nov 2022

Ta'ang National Liberation Army's message on Shan New Year Day is a good sign for the unity of endigenous ethnic groups in Shan State, Yein Hlian Han of Shan Human Right Foundation told the CNI.

As it sends a positive message, it is good for the future of Shan State, he added.

He said, "This is my personal opinion and it does not reflect the perspective of our organization. Sending a positive message to indigenous ethnic peoples is a good sign to the future of Shan State. We welcome the message to coexist with all indegenous peoples peacefully and unitedly in Shan State.

Palaung ethnic people

The TNLA message on the 2117th Shan New Year Day, which falls on 1st Waxing of Nattaw wished Shan ethnic people safety and health.

The message brings positive signs and will strengthen the unity between Shan and Ta'aung people, General Secretary Lay Poe Kamei Chai of the Ta'aung Women Organization told the CNI.
She said, "It is a positive sign and proof of unity . As it is a good time to ward off dictatorship and establish a federal union, I hope that the message will solidify the unity between Shan and Ta'aung People."

Shan ethnic people

Recently, the number of clashes among indigenous ethnic groups in Shan State has decreased and offered opportunities for peace, enhancing trust among one another, she added.
In Shan State, there are many ethnic groups including Ta'ang, Shan, Kachin, Chinese, Bamar, Wa, Kokant, Akhar, Danu, PaO, Lahu and Lisu and each ethnic group has their own armed organizations.