CNI News

14 January 2026

The National Unity Government (NUG) needs to be cautious that it does not take on the appearance of an organization engaging in bullying and manipulation if it attempts to arbitrarily apply laws, search for faults where none exist, and arrest or suppress other organizations or individuals who are not guilty, BNRA leader Bo Nagar said via his social media page.

Both sides have confirmed that on January 9, NUG’s Yinmabin District command forces raided two BNRA operational checkpoints in Pale Township, Sagaing Region, which are led by Bo Nagar.

Bo Nagar wrote that the Bamar National Revolutionary Army (BNRA), from its top leadership down to ordinary fighters, has not sought personal gain under the pretext of the revolution. He explained that, like fighters from other armed groups, BNRA members face shortages of food and other necessities, and therefore decided to begin collecting taxes starting in early 2026.

 A post written by Bo Nagar

He said that NUG forces justified their actions as law enforcement based on public complaints, but carried out the raids using force without prior notice or consultation.

According to a statement, if the NUG genuinely takes public complaints seriously and truly intends to take action, the BNRA is fully ready to cooperate and provide support.

Bo Nagar stated on his social media page: “If my BNRA forces have committed offenses, we are willing to cooperate by accepting accountability and punishment. However, if organizations or individuals under the NUG are granted impunity no matter how serious their crimes may be, while other organizations or individuals are subjected to fault-finding, arrest, and suppression even when they are not guilty, then this is not the rule of law. Rather, it risks turning into an organization that applies unjust laws and practices warlord-style manipulation. I urge caution.”
He further said that the NUG does not share or redistribute district-level tax revenues at all, and that its treatment of the BNRA requires review. He added that accountability is necessary for these violations.

BNRA forces being seen

If there is no accountability for such actions, Bo Nagar warned that the NUG government would appear to be engaging in acts of oppression and insult against revolutionary fighters who love their country and people, and who have risked their lives and endured great hardship along the revolutionary path.

The BNRA, led by Bo Nagar, emerged from the Spring Revolution forces that have been primarily active in the Pale area of Sagaing Region, and is known to have gained local public support.