CNI News
March 7, 2026
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang/Ang Mai (NSCN-K/AM) said it wants to hold discussions with the Myanmar military(Tatmadaw)/government to achieve peace for the development of the Naga region and the Naga people, according to U Ching Maung, chairman of the group’s Peace-making Committee, speaking to CNI News.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, said the government will carry out necessary work for the development of the Naga Self-Administered Zone in Sagaing Region, which remains one of the least developed areas in Myanmar.
He made the remark on February 16, 2026, during meetings with departmental officials and local elders in Lahe and Leshi towns in the Naga Self-Administered Zone.
NSCN-K/AM is currently an armed organization engaged in a peace process with the Myanmar military and said it will prioritize the development of the Naga region, according to U Ching Maung.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Naga tribe
He said:
“There are many organizations within our society. In any case, we are moving toward independence. At present, we are carrying out a peace process with the Myanmar government. The purpose of the peace process is mainly to ensure regional stability, regional development, and improvement of people’s livelihoods.Our Naga region is indeed very underdeveloped. Because development has lagged so much, we will prioritize regional stability. We will work together with the government on regional development matters. That is the path we are following.We have many proposals for the peace process. Discussions with the regional government have already taken place. After the formation of the new government following the election, we will proceed to the Union-level discussions. At that time we will know what exactly will be discussed.”
NSCN-K/AM held meetings in 2024 with the Sagaing Region government and the Northwest Command.
However, the group is now preparing to hold Union-level peace talks.
Chairman U Shu Maung of the Naga National Party (NNP) told CNI News that peace efforts would be better if the root causes and issues related to the organization’s survival could be clearly discussed.
Some members of the NSCN-K/AM
He said:
“First of all, pursuing peace is a good thing. But the question is what the fundamental reasons behind the peace process are. When we talk about regional development, is it mainly for the organization’s survival or based on the needs of the people? There are organizations connected to the public that understand the people’s needs. Therefore, it is necessary to meet and discuss properly with those organizations as well. If discussions are also held at the grassroots level and the needs of the people can be presented, that would be better.The country already has a peace framework. The National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) has been leading efforts to implement peace. If they sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), the NSPNC will implement matters related to national stability and development. They have been working on this for many years.So the question is whether they want to follow that path or what kind of format they want for the peace process.”
The Naga region faces severe transportation difficulties. Because roads are poor and transporting goods via the Monywa–Homalin–Khamti river route is difficult, the flow of goods is often disrupted and food shortages occur.
Observers pointed out that the Naga region could develop if the Pangsaung border gate—currently the only border gate in the area—is upgraded and transportation infrastructure is improved.
At present, various armed groups are active in the Naga region, including:
NSCN-K/AM, NSCN-K/YA, ENNO/ENND, Naga PDF, NSCN-IM, NSCN-Hashi Ramsan, PLA, MPA, UNFA-(I), and ULFA.
