An army of ethnic minorities fighting alongside a powerful rebel coalitionFollowing a year-long conflict along the Myanmar-China border, the ruling military in Myanmar has declared its readiness to negotiate with the junta.
Late on Monday, the Ta ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) made a choice that comes as a strong shock.As the military, which Beijing has traditionally viewed as a guarantee of stability, rapidly deteriorates, China applies pressure on rebels.
Since the military overthrew an elected government in 2021 under the leadership of democratic hero Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar has been in upheaval. This led to a resistance movement that started out as nonviolent demonstrations and eventually turned into a multifront armed struggle.
The TNLA claimed in a message posted on its official Telegram channel that it asked the military to stop airstrikes in its area of northern Shan state, that it wanted to have discussions, and that it was grateful for China’s mediation efforts.
Airstrikes and other issues are hurting our civilians. Therefore, we must figure out a solution, TNLA spokesperson Lway Yay Oo stated.
The TNLA is a part of Operation 1027, a coordinated operation that was initiated last year and was given that name because it was the largest challenge to Myanmar’s generals since their takeover, which led to the fall of numerous towns and military installations.
Requests for response were not immediately answered by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army or the Arakan Army, the other two alliance factions.
Through discussions brokered by China, the Therebel Alliance had previously secured a truce with Myanmar’s military in January; however, the agreement fell through in June, and violence broke out again.
A representative for the junta in Myanmar did not return Reuters’ calls. An inquiry about the TNLA’s statement was not immediately answered by China’s embassy in Yangon.
When intervening in Myanmar’s situation, Beijing must take the wishes of the people into account, according to the National Unity Government, the country’s parallel government.
Kyaw Zaw, the country’s spokesperson, stated, “I want to encourage China not to conduct meetings that go against the will of Myanmar people because they will not be helpful to the country’s peace.”
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