RCSS Chairman General Yawd Serk discusses the challenges of federalism and the NCA in Shan State: Interview

Mizzima

In a Mizzima Exclusive interview conducted on 7 February in Loi Tai Leng, the headquarters of the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), U Sein Win, Managing Editor of Mizzima, sat down with General Yawd Serk, Chairman of the RCSS to discuss developments in Shan State.

Question: (U Sein Win) Mingalabar, Mr. Chairman. Since this year marks the 79th Shan State National Day, what key message would you like to convey to the people of Shan State on this special occasion?

Answer (General Yawd Serk): The Panglong Agreement has now reached its 79th anniversary – a truly significant span of time. It remains profoundly important to every ethnic group and every citizen. Without the Panglong Agreement, this Union would never have come into existence.