CNI News
30 January 2026
The 7 EAO Alliance, composed of seven ethnic armed organizations that are signatories to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), held a meeting on January 28, 2026.
According to a statement released on January 28, the meeting involved analyzing and discussing current political and military developments, the international landscape, and potential scenarios that may arise in the post-election period.
The 7 EAO Alliance further announced that the meeting successfully established several key directives, including:
Guidelines for the transition toward a Federal Democratic Union.

Guidelines for the 7 EAO’s strategic review and preparatory measures.
Guidelines for the review of the ongoing peace process.
The 7 EAO Alliance consists of the following members: Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), KNU/KNLA Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC), Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO), Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), Lahu Democratic Union (LDU).
