research papers: reports, statements and press releases
2024
- Restoration Council of the Shan State Statement of the Chairman’s Trip - by Restoration Council of the Shan State - 22 April 2024
- Appeal to the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand - by National Unity Government (NUG) - 21 April 2024
- ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Statement on The Escalation of Conflicts in Myanmar - by ASEAN - 18 April 2024
- KNU Statement on Stability, Peace, and Public Safety around Myawaddy and Thailand-Burma/Myanmar Border - by Karen National Union - 12 April 2024
- The Karenni Human Rights Group Condemns the Latest Airstrikes in Karenni State, which Killed and Injured Innocent Civilians - by Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG) - 12 April 2024
- Proposals and recommendations to be implemented by the National Unity Consultative Council and the National Unity Government in accordance with the Federal Democracy Charter (FDC) put on record by the Second People’s Assembly organized by the National Unity Consultative Council - by NUCC & NUG - 09 April 2024
- Second People's Assembly Report to the People- by National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) - 09 April 2024
- Statement: Clarifying Misleading Allegations on the Tar Lay Operation - by Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) - 08 April 2024
- Statement: KnHRG Condemns the Attack on La-ei Hospital in Pekhon Township, Southern Shan State - by Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG) - 22 March 2024
- Announcement: Interim Implementation of Local Administration and Social Services - by National Unity Government (NUG) - 20 March 2024
- Statement from Karen Rivers Watch for International Day of Action for Rivers and Against Dams - by Karen Rivers Watch - 14 March 2024
- FACT-FINDING MISSION: Humanitarian Aid to the Thai-Myanmar Border with ASEAN Parliamentarians - by APHR, PMF - 2 March 2024
- Statement on the Terrorist Myanmar Military’s Targeted Attacks to Civilians in Rakhine State - by National Unity Government (NUG) - 1 March 2024
- KNU Statement Regarding the “Conscript (on Law” Declared by SAC - by Karen National Union (KNU) - 19 February 2024
- Statement calling on revolutionary forces, the people, and the international community to respond to the conscription law of terrorist military junta - by National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) - 15 February 2024
- GSCB’s Statement Condemning the “Announcement of Mandatory Conscription Law” - by General Strike Coordination Body - 13 February 2024
- Statement on the Conscription Law - by National Unity Government-Myanmar (NUG) - 13 February 2024
- Statement of the First Plenary Meeting of the Pa-O National Federal Council - by Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC) - 12 February 2024
- Press Release: McCollum, Huizenga Establish First Ever Congressional Burma Caucus - by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-MN) and Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) - 01 February 2024
- Joint Position Statement by Allied Organisations Engaged in Revolutionary Struggle towards Annihilation of Military Dictatorship and Establishment of a Federal Democratic Union - by CNF, KNPP, KNU, NUG - 31 January 2024
- Restoration Council of Shan State statement on 2023 Annual Meeting - by Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) - 29 January 2024
- Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO) statement (1/2024) - by Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO) - 26 January 2024
- Appeal to local, international aid organisations, and donor countries in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar - by National Unity Government-Myanmar (NUG) - 12 January 2024
- The Karenni Human Rights Group Condemns Escalating Violence in Loikaw - by Karenni Human Rights Group - 11 January 2024
- Women News Analysis Paper January to December 2023 - by Burmese Women's Union - 9 January 2024
- The National Unity Government’s Position on China - by National Unity Government-Myanmar (NUG) - 1 January 2024
2023
- Danger Beneath Our Feet - by Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) - 22 December 2023
- Open Letter to the Leaders and the People of People's Republic of China on Real Situation of the Revolution and Genuine Aspirations of the People of Myanmar - by General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB) and the 256 people-based organizations - 17 December 2023
- ASEAN: Halt Plans for “Inclusive Dialogue” and Act to Hold the Military Junta to Account - by 601 Civil Society Organizations - 01 December 2023
- Ceasefire Statement: Shan State Progressive Party and Restoration Council of Shan State - by (SSPP) & (RCSS) - 29 November 2023
- Statement on the News Release of Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry Regarding the Engagement of the Office of the Special Envoy with Myanmar Stakeholders - National Unity Government (NUG) - 25 November 2003
- KWO Message on the 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women - by Karen Women's Organization (KWO) - 25 November 2023
- Statement Regarding the Use of the Term "Karenni State" - by Karenni State Consultative Council (KSCC) - 25 November 2023
- Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance - by Interm Executive Council of Karenni State (IEC) - 13 November 2023
- Open Letter: Finland and Switzerland must stop lending legitimacy to Myanmar military junta and its sham peace efforts - by 661 Civil Society Organzations - 10 November 2023
- OPEN LETTER to UNCT, UNSE, UN and ASEAN Member States and JPF - by ABSDF, CNF, KNU - 27 October 2023
- Joint Statement of the Common Position of Revolutionary Organizations Fighting Together in the Spring Revolution - By NUCC & NUG - 6 August 2023
- Announcement that Spring Revolution is built on Principles not a Person - by General Strike Collaboration Committee - 17 July 2023
- Statement of National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) on China’s Approach related to Myanmar Issue - by NUCC - 24 June 2023
- Survivors of sexual and gender based violence in Myanmar need protection and accountability - by Legal Action Worldwide - 19 June 2023
- A Brief account of the establishment of the Interim Executive Council of Karenni State (IEC) - by IEC - 12 June 2023
- Statement on Russia interfering in Myanmar’s political issues - by National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) - 10 June 2023
- Karen National Union (KNU) 17th Congress Statement - by Karen National Union (KNU) - 5 May 2023
- The Myanmar Women Parliamentarians Network Statement on International Women’s Day - by MWPN - 8 March 2023
2022
- Statement on the brutal attack and killing of a school in Debayin township by the military junta – by NUCC – 23 September 2022
- The Myanmar Military Used Helicopter Gunships to Murder Children Inside Their School and Must be Held to Account - by SAC-Myanmar - 21 September 203
2016
- Justice delayed, justice denied - by KWAT - 19 January 2016
2015
- Nowhere People - New book by Greg Constantine - December 2015
- Stakeholders for Political Dialogue in Myanmar - Center for Development and Ethnic Studies - 17 December 2015
- Conflict sensitivity in Education Provision in Karen State - by Thabyay Foundation - 9 December 2015
- The Draft Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement - Analysis Paper issued by the Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies (BCES) - 1 May 2015
- Deed of Commitment for Peace and National Reconciliation (Myanmar text) - 23 April 2015
- Back From the Dead in Myanmar - Opinion Paper by Stanley Weiss- 24March 2015
- Deed of Commitment for Peace and National Reconciliation (English translation) - 13 February 2015
2014
- Struggling for Peace - The ethnic armed organisations' summit, the UNFC conference and the future - Analysis Paper issued by the Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies (BCES) - 3 November 2014
- Beyond Ceasefires Initiative - Summary of First Peace Symposium: Ceasefires and Beyond – Lessons from Comparative Peace Processes (Burmese) – 14 October 2014
- Silent Offensive, Burmese military strategies fuelling Kachin drug crisis - By Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) - 10 October 2014
- National Dialogue and Internal Mediation Processes: Perspectives on Theory and Practice - By the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland - 22 September 2014
- Update on the Peace Process - Briefing Paper No. 22, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - July 2014
- Statement by Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) ( Burmese ) - 15 May 2014
- Statement on the draft Interfaith Marriage Law signed by several women’s groups and networks and civil society organizations – 5 May 2014
- The NSCN-K and the Peace Process- Briefing Paper No. 21, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - April 2014
- Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) – Press release: Call to End Rohingya Genocide – 28 April 2014
- Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) - United Nations expert says there are “elements of genocide” against Myanmar’s Rohingya – 28 April 2014
- Policies of Persecution: Ending Abusive State Policies Against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar - Report by Fortify Rights - 25 February 2014
- Abolish Abusive Restrictions & Practices Against Rohingya Muslims - Press release by Fortify Rights - 25 February 2014
Ethnicity without Meaning, Data without Context - The 2014 Census, Identity and Citizenship in Burma/Myanmar - TNI & Burma Centrum Netherlands - 24 February 2014 - The Law Khee Lah conference - Briefing Paper No. 20, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - 23 February 2014
2013
- Women & Children Killed and Urgent Action Needed to Stop Attacks against Muslims in Thandwe, Arakan State - Press release by BROUK - 1 October 2013
- Business Opportunities and Armed Ethnic Groups - Briefing Paper No. 17, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - September 2013
- The UNFC and the Peace Process - Briefing Paper No. 16, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - August 2013
- Statement of the Ethnic Nationalities Conference - 2 August 2013
- Statement by UNFC (in Burmese) - 2 August 2013
- The Border Guard Force - Briefing Paper No. 15, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - July 2013
- KIO Supported Armed Groups in the Kachin Conflict - Briefing Paper No. 14, Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - July 2013
- High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Myanmar/Burma - EEAS - 31 May 2013
- Council conclusions on Burma/Myanmar - Council of the European Union - 22 April 2013
- Briefing Paper No. 13: Engineering Peace in Kachin State - Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - March 2013
- Statement: Meiktila & Mandalay - Apology from EBO - 25 March 2013
- KIO-Government of Myanmar Joint Statement - 4 February 2013
- Analysis Paper No 6: Changing the Guard - The Karen National Union, the 15th Congress, and the Future - Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - January 2013
- Statement by US Embassy Rangoon Spokesperson on Ongoing Conflict in Burma’s Kachin State (Burmese)- Press release - 24 Jan. 2013
- Invitation to 6th Asia Pacific Mediation Forum Summit, Manila 2013 - Announcement - 27 January 2013
2012
- The 9th Position Statement of Nationalities Brotherhood Forum - 7 April 2012
- The By-Election Goes Well in Burma - Yangon School of Political Science – 2 April 2012
- An Uneasy Peace - The Problems of Conflict During The Peace Process in Burma - Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies - Briefing Paper No 3 – 29 February 2012
- The Challenges of Ethnic Politics and Negotiated Settlement - From Ceasefire to Political Dialogue – Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies Analysis Paper No 2 - 21 February 2012
- The Conflict In Kachin State - Time To Revise The Costs Of War? – Burma Centre for Ethnic Studies Briefing Paper No. 2 - February 2012
- New Burma Think Tank to Focus on Ethnic Issues - Chinland Guardian - 12 February 2012
- Indo-Myanmar border policy working well: (Nagaland Chief Minister) Rio - The Assam Tribune/Newmai News - 1 February 2012
- In a unique initiative Jamia brings Myanmar into focus - India Education Diary - 1 February 2012
- The Dynamics of Sixty Years of Ethnic Armed Conflict in Burma - Burma Centre for Peace and Reconciliation (BCPR) Analysis Paper No. 1 – January 2012
- Indo-Myanmar border policy working well: (Nagaland Chief Minister) Rio - The Assam Tribune/Newmai News - 1 February 2012
- In a unique initiative Jamia brings Myanmar into focus - India Education Diary - 1 February 2012
- Burma's Ethnic Ceasefire Agreements – Burma Centre for Peace and Reconciliation (BCPR) Briefing Paper No. 1 - January 2012 (Burmese)
2011
- Interview with Harn Yawnghwe: Ceasefires are not enough - The Myanmar Times – 12 December 2011
- Peace hopes grow, but snags ahead - The Myanmar Times – 12 December 2011
- Interview with Harn Yawnghwe in 7 Day News (Burmese) – 7 Day News – 8 December 2011
- Interview with Harn Yawnghwe in DVB (Burmese) – DVB – 6 December 2011
- KNU and SSA-South Informally Agree Ceasefire with Govt. - Irrawaddy – 21 November 2011
- Burmese gov’t peace team meets with four ethnic armed groups – Mizzima - 21 November 2011
- RCSS and Burmese Government agree for ceasefire – TaiFreedom - 20 November 2011
- Interview with Harn Yawnghwe: An Exile Returns - Irrawaddy – 10 November 2011
- Harn Yawnghwe winds up “fruitful” tour of home country - S.H.A.N. – 31 October 2011
- ADDB/Euro-Burma Office Statement on Executive Director, Harn Yawnghwe’s trip to Burma – 21 October 2011
- Harn Yawnghwe’s statement on his trip to Burma - 21 October 2011
- Burma At Crossroads By Lian H. Sakhong - A presentation at the Forum for Asian Studies, Stockholm University - The Seminar Series 2011 - 1 March
2010
- United States-Myanmar Relations: On the Threshold of Rapprochement? A Response - Harn Yawnghwe - Contemporary Southeast Asia Vol. 32, No. 3 (2010) & Original article
- Fighting for representation - South East Asia Globe - 4 November 2010
- European People’s Party (Christian Democrat) Meeting on Towards Peace And Democracy In Burma (European Parliament) – Speech by Harn Yawnghwe – 5 October 2010
- The Emerging Role of Civil Society in Burma and Challenges and Opportunities of the 2010 Elections: Report of the workshop discussion at the Asia Europe People’s Forum (AEPF) - 3 October 2010
- Burma’s Election Debate: Harn Yawnghwe - Asia Calling - 2 October 2010
- Burmese Youth Activists Make Case in Jakarta - Jakarta Globe – 29 September 2010
2009
- CONTRIBUTOR: Prelude to a Civil War? By Harn Yawnghwe - Irrawaddy – 7 September 2009 - Link
- Multi-Party Talks - Speech by Harn Yawnghwe at Burma Center Prague Conference “Burmese in Europe – Promoting Partnership for Transition in Burma” - 15 September 2009, Prague – Conference Program
- Detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi - Exchange of views with Harn Yawnghwe, Executive Director of the Euro-Burma Office, on EU policy towards Burma - European Parliament, Human Rights Subcommitee – 10 September 2009
- Myanmar: Foreign policy based on economic rather than political imperatives – Speech by Harn Yawnghwe at conference - “Political Development and New Challenges for International Relations in Southeast Asia” 20-21 July 2009 in Kunming, China
2008
- Harn Yawnghwe: Ethnic efforts not in vain - SHAN – 11 December 2008 - Link
- Harn Yawnghwe interview in matichon.co.th - เจ้าหาญ ยองห้วย เจ้าฟ้าไทยใหญ่รุ่นสุดท้าย กู้ชาติด้วยประชาธิปไตย
- Conference: Burma/Myanmar - Prospects for the Future (29/10/08, Brussels) – Programme & Intervention by Harn Yawnghwe
- Multi-Party Talks on Burma: Overseeing a transition from military rule – Speech by Harn Yawnghwe at Between Isolation and Internationalization: the State of Burma, Swedish Institute of International Affairs, 8-9 May 2008, Stockholm
- Harn Yawnghwe: UN efforts deserve support – Interview in Shan Herald Agency for News, 25 August 2008
- Hearing on Burma in the European Parliament - Speech by Harn Yawnghwe - 2 April 2008
- How the International Community can support UN efforts in Burma/Myanmar - Notes by Harn Yawnghwe, Quebec City - 27 March 2008
- Briefing on the Burmese military's Constitutional Referendum and the principles outlined for their Constitution (March 2008)
2007
- The Role of the International Community in Supporting Democratisation in Burma, Kin Dae Jung Peace Foundation, Soeul, South Korea. Speech by Harn Yawnghwe on 7 December 2007.
- Burmese Ethnic Nationalities Council - Report of the visit to the Observer Research Foundation - Building Parnerships for a Global India
- Burma Seminar in Helsinki - report and interviews (available only in Finnish) November 2007
- Gambari - Success or Failure? Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Statement 12 November 2007
- Burma: Perspective of Ethnic Nationalities, Czech Parliament, Prague, Czech Republic, 6 November 2007 (Agenda)
- International Cooperation - Promoting National Reconciliation and Supporting the Democratisation Process in Myanmar/Burma - speech by Harn Yawnghwe, 30 October 2007
- EBO report of the FES-ASIENHAUS Panel Discussion - "What to do about Burma"?
- Political Relations Between Burma and China - Perspective of the Ethnic Nationalities - 29 August 2007
- Harn Yawnghwe - Keynote Speech - Political Relations between Burma and China - Perspective of the Ethnic Nationalities
- Humanitarian Aid in Burma, 28 June 2007
- Opening the Stillwell Road – Letter by Harn Yawnghwe published in ‘The Nation’ , Bangkok, Thailand, 11 May 2007
- The EU’s Common Position on Burma – How can this best be used to bring about change in Burma? 28 April 2007
- Report of a panel discussion organized by the Association Suisse-Birmanie “What are the perspectives on Burma? How can the silence be broken?” 29 March 2007