Ethnic political parties say political problems must be solved by political means

February 7, 2021

HURFOM: Five ethnic political parties, the Kachin People’s Party, , the Kayah State Democratic Party, the Karen National Democratic Party, the Chin National League for Democracy and the Mon Unity Party have come together issuing a joint statement, saying that for sake of a federal democratic union, the country’s current political problems must be solved by the political means.

The February 5, 2021 joint statement, expresses sorrow over the seizure of power by the Tatmadaw, and calls for other institutions to be patient and careful in order to find the best solution.

“Everyone must be patient and control themselves to prevent further bloodshed between the military and the people,” said Nai Layi Tama, the Secretary of the Mon Unity Party (MUP).

In contrast and on the same day, the Central Executive Committee of the National League for Democracy (NLD) stated that in order to restore lost sovereignty, people must oppose military rule with a non violent movement.

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