Press Releases

Statement regarding the withdrawal of total energies and chevron

Statement regarding the withdrawal of total energies and chevron

Today, we welcome the decisions of Total Energies and Chevron to withdraw from supporting the military regime in Myanmar. This is a big win for the people of Myanmar. In fact, all international companies should immediately cease supporting the genocidal intent of the...

Welcomes the Letter sent to ASEAN by the UN

Welcomes the Letter sent to ASEAN by the UN

We have taken note of the virtual discussion on 13 January 2022 between the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the current ASEAN Chair. During the call, they covered some critical points. UNSE...

Message on culmination of Naga new year

Message on culmination of Naga new year

Today marks an important day for the Naga people, so I want to extend my warmest new year’s greetings to all of our Naga brothers and sisters. The Naga are one of the many ethnic groups of Myanmar, but actually, there are more than 30 different Naga tribes, each with...

Message on Karenni (kayah) State Day

Message on Karenni (kayah) State Day

Today marks the anniversary of the establishment of Karenni (Kayah) State.  In 1947 Karenni State was a part of one of the states of the Union of Myanmar. In 1951, Karenni State was officially renamed Kayah State on January 15, 1952. The contributions of our...

Statement on The Junta’s continued desecration of the justice system

Statement on The Junta’s continued desecration of the justice system

Today, we have seen an entirely new level of madness and depravity brought about by the junta’s desperation to stay in power against the desire of all the people of Myanmar. Today they sentenced the State Counsellor of Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, to 4 more years on...

Address on the 74th Commemoration of Kachin State Day

Address on the 74th Commemoration of Kachin State Day

Today marks the anniversary of the establishment of Kachin State. In 1947 the liberation of our Kachin brothers and sisters was set in motion, but this liberation was never to come. With the tragic murder of Gen. Aung San, plans for greater autonomy for ethnic groups,...

Address on the 74th Commemoration of Independence Day

Address on the 74th Commemoration of Independence Day

After being under British rule for 124 years, our people were able to regain our independence on the 4th of January, 1948. This was achieved due to great sacrifices in lives, blood and sweat of ethnic national leaders and all ethnic nationals, and led by General Aung...

Message on Karen New Year

Message on Karen New Year

Today, our Karen brothers and sisters around the world mark the lunar new year of 2761. In a different year this would be a time for celebration with songs and dances, sticky rice, displays of sports, and most importantly, gatherings of the communities in a spirit of...