CNI News
14 May 2025
The SAC was less likely to accept forming the transitional government that was proposed by the 7 EAO Alliance, said political parties that have registered at the Union Election Committee.
The SAC would continue as planned, and a government could only be properly called a transitional government only after elections were held, U Myo Set Thway, general secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP), told CNI News.
“It might not be as the 7 EAO Alliance demands. So the SAC might establish a transitional government within its original framework. If the SAC cannot accept it, SAC will continue with its original plan. If the SAC cannot accept to form a transitional government, it will continue with its original plan. Its commitment to hold this election is also included in its original announcement. It will go the election route. In the meantime, the interim government or the transitional government, will be formed in a way that allows it to follow its own path. So, what will happen is that 7 EAO will also demand their needs. If the SAC agrees to the request, it is likely that these peace talks will be strengthened further. But the peace process of the 7 EAO is not over yet. Even if SAC doesn't accept it, there's not much chance of it changing. If SAC can accept it, it's even better," he said.
While seeing the five point proposal by the 7 EAO Alliance
Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Army Front (AFP), told CNI News that the 7 EAO Alliance needs to clarify the definition of the term “transitional government” to the SAC.
"The SAC’s six-month tenure will end on July 31, after which the SAC can delegate its powers to the Defense and Security Council. A government will emerge under the leadership of the National Defense and Security Council and under the constitution. That government could also appear to be a transitional government. Does the
7 EAO Alliance refer to that government? If that's so, according to the 2008 constitution, is the NDSC that is not the SAC going to call that government a transitional government or an interim government? It will be necessary to clarify whether the 7 EAO Alliance refers to a transitional government that is not related to the constitution. The SAC is also in a position to shape a government that can be called a transitional government, which will be formed by the National Defense and Security Council," he said.
While seeing the NSPNC and the 7 EAO Alliance
The 7 The EAO Alliance held a meeting on April 28-29 and announced five proposals for implementation by the SAC.
The five proposals are: (1) a nationwide ceasefire by all organizations involved in the conflict, without preconditions; (2) a commitment to a federal democratic union among all stakeholders; (3) the formation of a federal democratic transition government; (4) the drafting of a federal democratic union constitution; and (5) holding elections in accordance with the federal democratic constitution.
7 The EAO Alliance includes the RCSS, the PNLO, the NMSP, the LDU, the DKBA, the KNU/KNLA-PC, the ALPR (renamed ALP), which are signatories to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).
