CNI News
9 Dec 2022
What the best means to resolve the current political crisis in Myanmar is hotly debated among political forces in the country.
As some political forces think that the military would defeat the resistance forces while others think that dialogue with the military is the best way to resolve the crisis, different groups of different opinions have led to contested debates.
There is no way to resolve the current armed conflicts, Chairman Khun Myint Tun of the Pa-O National Federal Council told the CNI.
He said, "At present, the potential for dialogue and negotiations is very weak. As the military is suppressing other groups relying on its relatively modern weapons, I don't see any potential for the time being.
A member of the security forces of Myanmar. (STR-GETTY IMAGES)
After the military staged a coup on 1st February, 2021, protests and armed conflicts have erupted in Myanmar, followed by crises in the economic, health, education and social sectors. At the same time, security of civilians has been threatened by a massive flow of weapons and narcotic drugs.
However, peace will prevail in the country as the military and some EAOs have engaged in peace talks, Chairman Sai Aik Paung of the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party told the CNI.
He said, "Let alone eliminating armed groups, the military has reached a ceasefire deal with the AA and other deals are underway with the KNU. I don't want to identify the faction. The situation has improved. The country will be peaceful later."
A protestor demanding democracy in the Spring Revolution. (GETTY IMAGES)
The current political crisis has been created by the military, which has interfered in politics, Rakhine Politician U Pe Than told the CNI.
He said, "There are oppositions in democratic politics and they will have to abide by the decision of the people to resolve issues. The people will choose the party they like. Political parties do not do anything at will. Ethnic groups will also call for federal rights. They will have to negotiate. However, the military is intervening in the process. The military has stood in the way to prevent any group from reaching them from any deal in accordance with the 2008 constitution drafted by themselves. They have reserved 25 percent of the seats in the parliament. If the military did not intervene in politics, politicians will be able to resolve the issues within a certain time during a certain period through negotiations."
Pro-democracy demonstration. (STR- GETTY IMAGES)
Currently, armed conflicts have erupted in Sagaing and Magway regions and Chin, Karen and Kayah states while tens of thousands of houses and buildings of the public have been displaced.
As a result, debates and negotiations were held by local political forces to overcome the crisis.
The military announced that it would hold a general election in 2023 and transfer power to the winning party.
On the other hand, anti-coup resistance force said the general election is the only exit for the military and urged the people to eliminate it.
However, some democratic forces and the international community still uphold the dialogue of all stakeholders.
