CNI News

7 August 2025
 
The emergence of Hluttaw is urgently needed to end the forced conscription of civilians by armed organizations during the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, point out military and political analysts. 

A civil war began in Myanmar three months after independence on January 4, 1948, and continues to this day.

During the civil war, various armed groups fighting against the Myanmar Tatmadaw enacted various laws to force civilians to serve in the military, and the Myanmar Tatmadaw also enacted the Military Service Law on February 10, 2024.

The Myanmar Tatmadaw is recruiting 5,000 people per batch and now it has already recruited until the 15th batch. The ethnic armed groups fighting against the Myanmar Tatmadaw are recruiting one person per household.

An elected Hluttaw by the people is needed to ensure that there is no forced military service, Sai Htay Aung, chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party, told CNI News. 

Military trainees of the Myanmar Tatmadaw

"When soldiers died in battle, some armed groups arrested civilians and recruited them into the war. The Myanmar Tatmadaw enacted the conscription law and recruited by force. If there is no civil war in the country, every citizen should join the military and serve in the military. But there is a civil war in the country. So, our citizens are fighting against one another. It is very dangerous. We need a Hluttaw elected by the people to solve this problem. Because there is not a Hluttaw for the time being, it is hurting the people badly." said Sai Htay Aung.

In one country, the current president has to implement the People's Military Service Law, while on the other hand, the head of the National Defense and Security Council is the Commander in Chief of the Defense Services, Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), told CNI News.

While a PDF military training graduation ceremony was being held

"Arresting for recruitment was related to imposing martial law in unstable areas during the SAC era. Now martial law has been revoked in some areas. According to Chapter 8 of the Constitution, martial law is a state of emergency. The rights of a citizen has been revoked. The National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) is responsible to regain the rights of a citizen. Now the government led by General Nyo Saw is not a civilian government, but it is led by the Prime Minister who has taken off the military uniform. On the other hand, the chief of the NDSC is the Commander in Chief of the Defense Services. You will understand if these two things are weighed, I think." said Dr. Aye Maung.

Since civilians and youths are being recruited in the civil war breaking out in Myanmar, they are living in fear and some of them are fleeing to foreign countries. 

Others are displaced and are living in other places within the country and facing a variety of troubles. Only if a Hluttaw emerged, could forced conscriptions stop, pointed out military and political analysts.

Currently, elections in Myanmar are scheduled to be held in December 2025 and January 2026.

CNI News

7 August 2025

The Myanmar Tatmadaw may prioritize military action in areas that pose a direct threat to Naypyidaw, Colonel Khun Okkar, chairman of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO-NCA/S), which has signed the NCA, told CNI News.

Furthermore, efforts will have to be made for a certain period of time to successfully hold elections, and efforts will have to be made until a new government and parliament emerge, he said.

“The military may try to regain military dominance in the so-called Central Region - Sagaing, Magway, and Mandalay regions because these regions can directly threaten Naypyidaw. I think the election must be at least partially successful for legitimacy," he said.

The National Defense and Security Council announced on July 31, 2025, that a state of emergency has been declared in 63 townships in the regions and states for 90 days in order to effectively maintain regional peace and stability and enforce the rule of law. 

While security forces have been deployed in Naypyidaw

These townships are 5 townships in Kachin State, 3 townships in Kayah State, 2 townships in Kayin State, 7 townships in Chin State, 9 townships in Sagaing Region, 5 townships in Magway Region, 3 townships in Mandalay Region, 14 townships in Rakhine State, and 15 townships in Shan State.

Hopan Township in the “Wa” Special Region, Mong La Township in the Mong La Special Region, and Laukkai Township in the Kokang Special Region are remarkably included in the 15 townships in Shan State, where a state of emergency has been declared.

The Tatmadaw is currently not sure which region it will attack, and may  carry out military operations depending on the places where the opposing forces.are fighting, Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw, an analyst on China-Myanmar affairs, told CNI News.

Naypyidaw

“If the AA attacks, the Tatmadaw will go to that attack area. If there are battles in Sagaing Region, it will go to Sagaing. If it’s Bhamo, it will go to Bhamo, I think. They don’t seem to have a systematic plan for which area to attack and how to attack. There are no people in the Tatmadaw who can coordinate and execute strategically. They have nothing to recover from. But they have all their basic needs. It's not as easy as we think to defeat them in a short time. I think they will continue to fight as long as they can as long as they can recruit reinforcements," she said.

The 63 townships where the National Defense and Security Council declared a state of emergency are those where fighting is taking place between TNLA, AA, KNU, KIA, CNF, PDF, and the Myanmar Tatmadaw. 

Currently, the Myanmar Tatmadaw is conducting offensives against TNLA-controlled Mogok, Kyaukme, and Hsipaw, while it is waging defense operation not to lose control of Bhamo that the KIA is launching an offensive.

Similarly, clashes are also taking place between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and armed groups in Rakhine State, Kayin State, Sagaing Region, and Chin State.

CNI News

7 August 2025

Leaders of ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) who participated in the drafting of the agreement will be invited to the 10th anniversary ceremony of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). 

Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO-NCA/S) Chairman Colonel Khun Okkar told CNI News. The signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) will be10 years old on October 15, 2025.

When such an invitation is made, a renegotiation issue on the NCA path may arise, and the paths may change again in October, chairman of the PNLO-NCA/S, a member of the NCA, told CNI News.

While the NCA was being signed

" There are EAO leaders who participated in the NCA drafting in person even though they didn't sign the NCA. Leaders from the KIO and KNU were also included. I heard they will be invited to the upcoming 10th anniversary of the NCA signing ceremony in October. If they are invited, put aside the rare earth issue and the Bhamo battle for a while, a renegotiation issue on the NCA path may arise. Let no one be disrespected, let no one lose, let no one win, there may be a relaxation as the people who wrote the NCA will meet again to continue on the path of the NCA. So I think the trends may change again in October. In any case, I estimate that by October, armed conflicts, attacks, hostilities, public suffering, earthquakes, and wars will all decrease slightly," he said.

It is now August and there are only two months left to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NCA, but ethnic armed groups are not in a position to attend due to differences of opinion within the organization, Myanmar political analyst Dr. Aung Myo told CNI News. 

"The 10th NCA anniversary celebration is just two months away. According to the current situation, the government has already had an upper hand. Especially the KNU and KIA need decisions within their party and organization to reverse their current wrong path. It will be convenient if Saw Mutu Say Phoe's people who want peace are reinstated in the KNU. But it's not easy to happen immediately within two months. They won't be able to call a conference. I think we believe that this side (the Tatmadaw) will invite them. But I don't think they will be able to attend." said Dr. Aung Myo.

While ethnic armed organizations were holding a conference

The government led by U Thein Sein offered a ceasefire on August 18, 2011, and held talks with 21 ethnic armed organizations. Then, between 2011 and 2012, 14 state-level and union-level ceasefire agreements (Bilateral) were signed with ethnic armed groups. 

Negotiations for the NCA agreement began in 2013, and a draft of the NCA agreement was received in August 201.

After receiving the draft NCA, it was signed by KNU, RCSS, ALP, DKBA, KNU/KNLA-PC, PNLO, CNF, ABSDF on October 15, 2015, and by the NMSP and LDU on February 13, 2018.

These 10 armed groups have been conducting peace talks for years under the name of the Peace Process Steering Team (PPST).

However, after 2021, disagreements arose among the members, and the Karen National Union (KNU), the Chin National Front (CNF), and the All Burma Students Democratic Front (ABSDF) decided to wage armed resistance against the Tatmadaw, claiming that the NCA had collapsed, and have been waging battles up to now.

CNI News

6 August 2025

The regional (or) state Hluttaws should not be elected under a proportional representation (PR) system in the upcoming elections planned in Myanmar, said some ethnic parties to CNI News.

According to the Sixth Amendment to the Election Law, the regional (or) state Hluttaws will be elected through a proportional representation system, while the Amyotha Hluttaw will be elected through a first-past-the-post (FPTP) system.

The regional (or) state Hluttaws should be elected through the first-past-the-post system (FPTP) instead of proportional representation (PR), U Shu Maung, chairman of the Naga National Party (NNP), told CNI News. 

"We have 3 townships in Nagaland, Sagaing Region. When forming the regional government, we have to form it with 6 people + 25 percent. If the PR system is implemented, the person who gets the designated minimum percentage of votes will become a member of parliament, so we have to consider whether there will be more members of parliament." he said.

While the PR system was being objected

The Election Law for the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw, and the Regional (or) State Hluttaws was promulgated on July 29, 2025. 

According to the parties, the Union Election Commission and political parties had previously discussed holding the Pyithu Hluttaw through the First Past the Post (FPTP) system, and the Amyotha Hluttaw and Regional or State Hluttaws through the Proportional Representation (PR) system.

Among the three ,Hluttaws, the Amyotha Hluttaw is the only one that is most suitable for proportional representation (PR), and it is not appropriate to use PR for other Hluttaws, said U Li Paw Reh, chairman of the Lisu National Development Party (Dulay Party) to CNI News. 

Furthermore, he said that the PR system for the regional and state Hluttaws is against the constitution.

While seeing those who were voting in the election

“We see no benefit in using PR for other Hluttaws without using the PR system for the Amyotha Hluttaw. Using PR in a region or state is not in accordance with the Constitution. The Amyotha Hluttaw is the most compatible with PR. I heard in the past that PR will be used for the Amyotha Hluttaw, and the FPTP for the Pyithu Hluttaw, and the PR for Regions and States. And the FPTP system will used for the ethnic affairs representatives." said U Li Paw Reh.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has promised the international community that elections will be held in December 2025 and January 2026, and the country's governance structure has changed since July 31. 

Currently, in addition to the National Defense and Security Council and the Union Government, the  State Security and Peace Commission has been established to ensure national defense, security, and peace, and to hold multi-party democratic general elections.

CNI News

6 August 2025

The National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) declared a state of emergency in 63 townships within 10 Regions and States and it seems to militarily target the townships, pointed out military and political analysts. 

The National Defense and Security Council announced on July 31, 2025, that a state of emergency has been declared in 63 townships in regions and states in order to effectively maintain regional peace and stability and enforce the rule of law.

According to the current military situation, a separate attack would be carried out within 90 days and he was worried that the military would intensify as the martial law has been declared in 63 townships, Sai Htay Aung, chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party, told CNI News.

“The military situation is expected to become tense in the next 90 days. Sint Ku in Kachin State is included in the townships where the martial law has been declared. Villages in Shwegu township are experiencing problems, but Shwegu still is normal. But battles are taking place in a big way in Bhamo. The KIA has captured Mansi and Momauk Towns. I don't know much why Shwegu is included in the townships where the state of emergency has been declared. The 63 townships seem to be attacked separately during the coming 90 days. After the martial law was revoked nationwide, it is declared in 64 townships again. I'm worried that battles will be severe in these townships. So, political framework becomes narrower in these townships." he said.

While a state of emergency was being declared

The townships where the state of emergency has been currently declared are five in Kachin State, three in Kayah State, two in Karen State, seven in Chin State, nine in Sagaing Region, five in Magway Region, three in Mandalay Region, fourteen in Rakhine State and fifteen in Shan State. 

The state of emergency will last 90 days.

The declaration of martial law is to bring stability and peace to the regions concerned, U Thein Tun Oo, executive director of the Thayninga Institute for Strategic Studies, told CNI News. 

"Martial law is declared to maintain regional stability and security. If those who are armed and fighting against the government in those areas increase their military activities, the damage will be even greater. If they abandon the armed path and are honest, the military damage will be reduced. That will depend on the situation on the ground. If the central government couldn't serve its administrative responsibilities in a region, it wouldn't be able to do its job well there. If a region is free from central government control, there will be chaos in the region." he said.

Chin State

Battles are severely taking place between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and TNLA, AA, KNU, KIA, CNF, PDFs in the 63 townships where the state of emergency has been declared. 

Currently, the Myanmar Tatmadaw is launching offensives to Mogok, Kyaukme and Thibaw which have been all controlled by the TNLA while the Myanmar Tatmadaw is waging defense operation to prevent Bhamo from being captured by the KIA.

Similarly, clashes are also taking place between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and armed groups in Rakhine State, Kayin State, Sagaing Region, and Chin State.

CNI Interview
5 August 2025

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is carrying out military expansion in the regions where Shanni nationalities live and the territories where the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) is active, so battles are breaking out between the KIA and the SNA.

Then, the SNA has seized control of the Indawgyi region after penetrating the region and news mentioning that the SNA is tightening Kachin people there have come out.

So, every one is worried that problems between the two ethnicities will emerge in Sagaing Region and Kachin State.

CNI News interviewed Col. Say Wang Hpa, member of the SNA's Central Comittee and Associate Secretary, regarding the above-mentioned situations.

Q: The Indawhgyi region was dominated by the KIA in the past, but later the SNA penetrated into the region and has been able to control many territories there. Why does the SNA need to control the region? How important is it to the SNA?

A: Indawgyi is a territory of the local Shanni people since time long past. Towns and villages that have existed through the history have been named in Shanni. It is the proof that Indawgyi is a territory of Shanni people.

Towns and villages were founded by Shanni people and there are notable chronicles. It is Shanni region that is full with tales and legends. During the period that the KIA captured Indawgyi where most Shanni people live, they were bullied and suppressed.

So, the SNA urgently needs to protect Shanni people there. We will fight against anyone who invades the region.

While seeing a Shanni comrade and the public

Q: Now that the SNA has entered the Indawgyi region, Kachin people are fleeing, and Kachin houses are being sealed off by the SNA, most Kachin news outlets have reported. How did this happen?

A: The Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) is an organization operating under the policies and leadership of the Shanni Nationalities Unity Council (SNUC).

We have five major policies, one of which is the all-round development and peaceful coexistence of the people in Upper Myanmar. We condemn any acts that can hurt any group or an ethnic person within Myanmar.

The SNA organization only seeks peace and prosperity for the people of the region. Our ethnic character does not have the habit of ‌aggressive and bully. The Kachin are our friends. We call them (Thein Phaw).

Some issues are misunderstood because some media support those who want to politically exploit. The Kachin and Shan people have been close friends in the region for many years. If you research the actions of the KIA from 1961 to the present, you will find various atrocities that the KIA committed against the Shanni people, with its desire to exterminate Shanni people.

I would like to ask them if they are demanding that the KIA's inhumane atrocities against the Shanni people for years be documented and explained. The KIA made Shanni people from various towns and villages shed tears which have not dried up so far.

So, which media outlets should we rely on to alleviate the anger and fear that every Shanni family feels because of the KIA? In fact, we should all know that the very lovely friendship traditions within Shanni region have been shattered since the emergence of the KIA.

When the SNA has seized control of the Indawgyi region

We, the SNA, explain unjust suppression. We have warned those who encourage and support injustice. We have no wish to hurt any ethnic group or anyone. The SNA is a Shanni armed group. It's  necessary to see it differently from other armed groups. It's necessary to identify the SNA. It's not regionally based militia.

It's not the Myanmar Tatmadaw. Media outlets should identify the SNA so that they can report what are really happening. The report by someone who doesn't want our organization is difficult to be a true source. So, some information needs to be realized what the true incidents on the ground are.

Q: On the other hand, the KIA is working with the PDF to seize and control SNA-controlled areas such as Homalin, Shwe Pyi Aye, Banmauk and Pinlebu in Sagaing Region. Now the KIA has already controlled Pinlebu and Shwe Pyi Aye.

They are attacking to the rest tow towns. How important are these regions militarily and economically? And how important they are to the SNA that is making an attempt to liberate Shanni people and Shan tribes?

A: Before we talk about the local socio-economics, let me talk a little about our SNA. The SNA was formed to regain the original rights that were lost just like other ethnic groups within the Union. We are displeased with that local people including Shanni people are being bullied with weapons.

So, we are trying to stabilize the regions where most Shanni people live. The KIA and its allies are attacking and capturing these regions. Pinlebu and Shwe Pyi Aye are strategic locations in the region for them. By controlling the free flow of goods up and down the Chindwin River from Shwe Pyi Aye, they can not only maintain their influence but also control the local economy as they wish.

While seeing the KIA-PDF joint force

Pinlebu is an important location for them in attacking and capturing large parts of Sagaing Region, allowing them for easy movement from Kachin State through Chin State and  Rakhine State to the sea outlet.

They are committing unjust invasions in order that they can traffick weapons and narcotic drugs from Pinlebu, Banmauk and Indaw to the routes going to Kachin State as well as from Pinlebu through Khanpat and Tamu to the routes going to the Indian border.

These actions directly affect the social lives of our Shanni people in the region. They find it difficult on the way when they transport their goods. They inordinately ask traders on the riverine route or on land. When they are not pleased, water vehicles are banned for months or seized. These actions hurt local people so much. We are trying to normalize these situations.

Q: If the KIA can control Sagaing Region, it will have the exit to the Indian border and it will build the Kachin-Sagaing-Chin-Rakhine Northwest region, and rely on the Rakhine Sea outlet.

Then, there are speculations that the KIA and its allies could hinder the ethnic liberation movement of the SNA and the Shanni ethnic groups. What do you think about these assumptions.

A: This is the assumption they hope to catty out. In reality, it is not that simple. And their strategic plan seems to be heading towards a certain destructive scenario. Here, I would like you to ask me, reforming the phrase: the ethnic liberation movement of the Shanni ethnic groups. We are those who want to achieve the equal and original rights of the ethnic groups in the Union of Myanmar.

If we can't protect our region from bad situations in time, the national cause of Myanmar and geopolitics could change. On the other hand, as there are attempts for the separate liberation, non-disintegration of the union could face the situation where it couldn't be brighter. It is the union affairs that should be focused more rather than the Shanni affairs.

Q: There are accusations that the SNA is collaborating with the Myanmar Tatmadaw in the current Spring Revolution. So, why the battles between the KIA-PDF joint forces  waging Spring Revolution and the SNA are taking place?

A: I don't want to make any comments on the Spring Revolution. Our Shanni people want to live peacefully and take pleasure in farming workplace. But when we face injustice, suppression and atrocities, we had to maintain weapons to revolutionize them.

Here, who are damaging our people and region and who are supporting to do so? These things impact on the situation we'll have to stand. The organizations that encourage and support our hope and expectations is in harmony with us.

Although we were able to understand everything regarding the Myanmar independence history, there is few who can understand the situation where Shanni people are suffering various troubles. We will fight against those who are treating us cruel. In fact, we don't to fight against any armed groups except for the armed groups that unjustly capture our region and suppress our people.

While seeing Shanni youths on the Shanni Nationalities Day

Q: What is the SNA's stance on the current political crisis in Myanmar, the Spring Revolution movement and the Myanmar Tatmadaw's attempt to change the political situation by holding elections?

A: There are currently unrests in many parts of the country. But the Myanmar Tatmadaw hasn't been able to stabilize at all. It's the situation where the country will be reconstructed.

Although elections are not perfect to remedy the situation where there are various regions ruled by various armed group leaders, the Myanmar Tatmadaw is taking responsibility for the ladder to come into the house, I think. A movement has started already, I think.

Q: Almost every ethnic group in Myanmar is struggling in various ways to achieve ethnic liberation, self-governance, and self-determination. The SNA is also working to achieve ethnic equality for the Shanni and Shan ethnic groups. Therefore, it is often said that the foundation of these processes needs public support. However, some Shanni people have questioned the actions of the SNA. Why?

A: The Shan Red National Army (SNA) has 90 moral principles that every soldier must abide by. These include how to treat the public. They are taught to strictly follow these principles in the basic military training courses and are being put into practice. We are practicing the principle that the public is our “parents.” When building national processes, public support is important.

Therefore, we try to carefully avoid doing things that can make the public misunderstand. However, some people who have been mentally dyed find it difficult to positively see what the SNA is doing.

While the SNA was shouting slogan that Shanni territory must be protected

We need to give it some time. At this time, some of our troops may have "unfriendly" relationships. We would like the people to understand this generously with a desire for national development.

If there were any such issues, I would like to apologize to those concerned. Public encouragement and support are a source of strength for our organization. There is no friction between the SNA and the people, and we oppose and condemn any actions that tarnish or destroy unity.

Q: Finally, I would like to ask. I have heard that the SNA is using weapons to bully the people within the areas they have controlled. So I don't want to say whether
 those statements are true or not, but I think it is necessary to prevent such bullies. What can you say about this situation?

A: Although the majority of people living in our region are Shani people, there are also many other ethnic groups. Although it is an SNA-controlled area, it cannot be said that everyone in the region loves the SNA.

While the Shanni Nationalities Day was being held

Just as they find fault with the work of an organization they dislike no matter how well it is doing, they are reluctant to admit the faults of an organization they like even when the work of the  organization is flawed, and they sometimes cover up some things. Therefore, we must be very careful about the development of our organization. Without real public support, we cannot stand on our own.

We have been here for over 36 years because of the support of the Shanni people. That is why we have never used weapons to oppress the people. We do not do this now. We will never do this in the future. I would like to reiterate that the SNA organization has never been a burden on the people, nor has it been an organization that has rudely bullied the people.

We have established the Civilian-Military Relations and Coordination Committee (CMRCC) to take effective action as soon as possible in the event of unresolved situations. We are trying to portray our organization as a more friendly family among the local people. We believe that with such united strength, we will be able to shape the future of the Shani people.

CNI News

4 August 2025

Military and political observers are variously considering the meaning of the speech of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, who said that he would start the second page after facing and overcoming the first page. 

He said the above at the honorary meeting ceremony of the SAC on 30 July, 2025. 

That the second page of the Myanmar Tatmadaw would be started was likely to implement the four processes issued on July 31, Chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party (TNDP), told CNI News.

“In the first phase, the military implemented five processes to maintain stability in this country. The people are facing many difficulties. But yesterday, the Tatmadaw said it would start the second page to carry out the four processes after saying that it had succeeded its previous five processes. It is a bit similar to the change from the State Law and Order Restoration Council to the State Peace and Development Council. And they handled the drafting of the constitution, the ratification of the constitution, and the election issues. I see the second part of the SAC focusing on the election. It has set four processes, and it will implement these four processes," he said.

While seeing the statement that has mentioned the four objectives of the NDSC

The NDSC  set four objects and they are (1) is to continuously work toward the emergence of political forces and people’s representatives who prioritize the national interest and can implement a genuine, disciplined multi-party democracy system, (2) is the sustained development of the agricultural sector which is the main and fundamental foundation of the country’s economic development, and to continuously improve the socio-economic life of the people, (3) is to prioritize the promotion of the national education and health sectors for the continuous development of the country, (4)  is to successfully carry out multi-party democratic general election processes and effectively implement the multi-party democracy system that the entire people aspire to, with the participation of the people.

The second page of the Myanmar military must be considered the scope of its powers, anticipating the period of election, Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), told CNI News.

While seeing the law that protects elections

"It is possible that the second page can be expected to last until the post-election period. The Tatmadaw possibly has estimated this period to be about 8 months, but it probably predicts it until the post-election government. The second page must be considered from within its scope of power. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is also serving as the Acting President in the NDSC. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who has also grabbed the position of Commander in Chief of the Defense Services is responsible for holding elections. In the second page, his authority hasn't stopped yet. He will have to hold elections. Hluttaw will emerge after elections. A government will emerge. According to the 2008 Constitution, the Tatmadaw representatives have taken 25 percent of the Hluttaw. He will have to do that." he said.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has said that elections will be held in Myanmar in December 2025 and January 2026, and that state power will be transferred to the political party that wins the elections. 

Then, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing promulgated the Law on Protection from Disruption, Obstruction and Sabotage of Multi-Party Democratic General Elections on July 29, 2025.

The law stipulates that anyone who commits any crime, such as disrupting, destroying, or causing death, can be sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, or even the death penalty.

CNI News

4 August 2025

It was the Eastern Naga National Organization/ the Eastern National Defense Army (ENNO/ENDA) that was recruiting in Shin Bwe Yan Township, It announced on August 1, 2025. 

Although shin Bwe Yan region is included in Tanai Township, it has been designated as their territory by Naga armed groups because Naga people live there.

“The recruitment of new soldiers in Shin Bwe Yang Township is being carried out by our ENNO/ENDA organization. We would like to urge  the Eastern Naga people to participate in the Eastern Naga national liberation process of our ENNO/ENDA organization,” said in the statement released by the ENNO/ENDA. 

While seeing the statement released by the ENNO/ENDA

Locals say that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and ENNO/ENDA are recruiting Naga youths living in the Shin Bwe Yang Township and the youths passing through the township, and are even arresting them at their homes.

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has deployed in Shin Bwe Yang Town and is arresting Naga youths to recruit under the title of the ENDA, reported Naga Voice that is reporting about the incidents in Naga region on July 31, 2025. 

In response to the report, it was their organization that was recruiting, said the ENNO/ENDA.

" Naga youths are being recruited door to door. the ENNO recruits and so does the KIA. Sometimes, they recruit together. Naga youths have been victims of war. There are not many Naga youths left for cultivation on the mountain." said a Shin Bwe Yang local. 

While seeing Shin Bwe Yang region

The ENNO/ENDA was founded with the KIA's support of weapon and ammunition on November 4, 2021 and its headquarters is located in Laiza.

The ENNO was founded by U Aung Seng, who served as a lieutenant colonel in the NSCN-K and who was dismissed by the NSCN-K, and the NLD members of the Hluttaw in Naga region. 
But later most of the NLD members of the Hluttaw don't participate in the ENNO, said those close to the group.

ENNO/ENDA is currently operating in Kachin State and Sagaing Region, and in collaboration with the KIA-PDF, the ENNO/ENDA is fighting against the Myanmar Tatmadaw.

CNI News

2 August 2025

Both the State Peace and Security Commission and China seem to focus on discussion with the northern armed groups, said Colonel Khun Okkar, chairman of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO-NCA/S), which signed the NCA, to CNI News.

The State Security and Peace Commission is a newly formed body on July 31, 2025, to ensure national defense, security, and peace, and to facilitate the holding of a multi-party democratic general election during the period when the National Defense and Security Council exercises three branches of power.

Similarly, the Union Government has also been reshuffled, and both the commission and the government include Lieutenant General Yar Pyae, who is the chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC). Therefore, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae is considered to have the power to handle the peace process on behalf of the commission and the government, Colonel Khun Okkar told CNI News.

While the meeting of the NDSC was being held on July 31, 2025

“I think China will intervene boldly.  AS the current commission seems to focused on discussing with the northern Shan groups, and the commission will handle the peace, security, military, and negotiation issues kind of. But the NSPNC has not been dissolved yet. And Lt-Gen Yar Pyae has involved in both the commission and the government. He will have the power to handle the peace process on behalf of both the commission and the government, I think." he said.

Currently, China  has planned to hold tripartite talks with a delegation from the Myanmar Tatmadaw and a delegation from the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) this month (August). The tripartite meeting is reportedly scheduled to take place on August 20.

Currently, the wording of the newly formed commission newly formed by the NDSC, the commission could prioritize the peace process as well as the military solution, PNLO-NCA/S Chairman Colonel Khun Okkar told CNI News.

The TNLA troops

“Just as the commission encourages dialogue and peace on one side, on the other, it can use force where it can and fight. So, as the name of the commission is the State Security and Peace Commission, peace refers to peace process and security refers to war kind of." he said.

Currently, the NDSC has announced that the transfer of state power to the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services after declaring a state of emergency has been revoked on July 31, 2025. 

The NDSC also announced that the state of emergency declared across Myanmar has been lifted. Then, the Union Government and the State Security and Peace Commission were formed and a state of emergency was declared in 63 townships.