CNI News
May 7, 2026
Comrade Sunny, the General Secretary of the All Burma Students' Democratic Front (ABSDF), told CNI News that there are currently no plans to accept the invitation for peace and dialogue within a 100-day timeframe.
It is reported that the transition government has invited the Karen National Union (KNU), Chin National Front (CNF), and the ABSDF to join the peace process, in addition to the seven groups that have already signed the NCA and are currently participating in the peace dialogue.
However, Comrade Sunny stated that there has been no official communication regarding peace or dialogue sent directly to their organization, and that such a mere invitation is insufficient.
"We have heard voices calling for peace, but nothing has been said officially. Even if they do reach out, we have no intention of accepting at this moment. Given the current situation of the country today, there is much to discuss. For now, let me just say we have no plans to accept. For things to work out, there must be a framework that is acceptable to all of us. Since such a framework does not yet exist, I have nothing further to say on this matter. It is not working yet. This kind of invitation alone won't suffice. Furthermore, this isn't just a matter of waiting for an invitation from Naypyidaw. This is a national issue that must be resolved. It shouldn't depend on an invitation from Naypyidaw; we will continue to carry out our activities according to our own methods," he said.
President U Min Aung Hlaing.
The government led by President U Min Aung Hlaing has included peace and dialogue processes in its 100-day plan, extending invitations to armed groups. This 100-day period—from April 20 to July 31—invites all Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs), both signatories and non-signatories of the NCA, to meet for peace talks.
The President stated that he invites those who have not yet engaged in dialogue to do so by July 31 at the latest, expressing a desire for peace and noting that development is impossible without national stability. He specifically mentioned inviting the KNU, CNF, and ABSDF, who have not met with the government for five years despite being NCA signatories.
Comrade Sunny emphasized that invitations for peace and dialogue must be sincere and backed by practical action.
A previous session of peace negotiations.
"You cannot just invite like this. There needs to be genuine political will and practical action. There must be a sincere intent toward the people and the country. While the invitation needs to be sincere, the actions on the ground must also support that invitation. Under current conditions, no organization is in a position to accept such an invitation. Speaking for our organization, given the current situation, we are not in a position to accept," he said.
The Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) was signed on October 15, 2015, by the KNU, RCSS, KNU/KNLA-PC, DKBA, ALP, ABSDF, CNF, and PNLO. On February 13, 2018, the NMSP and LDU also signed.
Currently, the KNU, CNF, and ABSDF have effectively moved away from the NCA and are engaged in active combat with the Myanmar military. Meanwhile, groups like the ALP, PNLO, LDU, and NMSP have experienced internal splits.
Questions remain regarding which peace track will be used for other major groups, including the KIA, SSPP, UWSA, KNPP, NDAA, AA, TNLA, MNDAA, SNA, NSCN, and the various new armed groups that emerged after February 1, 2021.
