Historic formation of Steering Council for Federal Democratic Union in Myanmar

Mizzima

On the evening of 30 March, the National Unity Government (NUG) and four major ethnic revolutionary organizations, which are key players in the Spring Revolution, officially announced the formation of the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF).

Leaders described this formation as a historic step aimed at accelerating the revolution and paving the way for the establishment of a structured federal military.

The Steering Council has outlined six key political objectives. These include the complete removal of the military from politics and placing all armed forces under civilian government control, as stated by Duwa Lashi La.

The remaining objectives of the SCEF are to resist any attempts to fully abrogate and reinstate the 2008 Constitution, draft and enact a new federal democratic constitution acceptable to all stakeholders, build a federal democratic union in line with the emerging charter, and continue implementing transitional justice processes for victims of the conflict.

During the ceremony, Duwa Lashi La emphasized that this initiative is rooted in the principle of national unity, with responsibility and accountability at its core, to enable the emergence of a new federal union.

The initial members of the council include the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), Karen National Union (KNU), Chin National Front (CNF), and Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), along with the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH). KNPP Chairman Khu Oo Reh noted that efforts would be made to include other relevant parties within the next 60 days.

The SCEF will operate on the principle of “shared sovereignty,” positioning itself as a tighter military and political alliance among ethnic groups.

Among the speakers at the formation ceremony were KNU Chairman Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win, KNPP Chairman Khu Oo Reh, CNF Chairman Pu Zin Cung, CRPH Chairman U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Acting President of the National Unity Government Duwa Lashi La, and Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than, all of whom successfully concluded the event.