The 7 EAO Alliance is a coalition of seven ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Myanmar.
| 7 EAO Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 18 March 2024 – present |
| Group(s) | |
| Ideology | Federalism |
| Battles and wars | the internal conflict in Myanmar |
Details
editLed by General Yawd Serk, the alliance includes signatories of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) such as the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), Pa-O National Liberation Organisation (PNLO), Lahu Democratic Union (LDU), Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), and Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army-Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC). The objectives pursued by the 7 EAO Alliance include: establishing a federal democratic union, fostering peace through political dialogue, engaging in negotiations with stakeholders, and addressing the country's political crisis. The 7 EAO Alliance was formed on 18 March 2024.[1][2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ "MM Peace Monitor – 7 NCA Signatories Form 7 EAO Alliance with Focus on Federal Union and Peace". MM Peace Monitor. 19 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Seven Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups Revamp Peace Process Team". The Irrawaddy. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Signatory Organizations to NCA Announce New Name: 7 EAO Alliance". Karen News. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Rocky Start for New Bloc of Myanmar EAOs Formed to Join Junta Peace Talks". The Irrawaddy. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.