8-Point Agreement between the Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC) and Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP)

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Country/entity: Myanmar
Region: Asia and Pacific
Agreement name: 8-Point Agreement between the Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC) and Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP)
Date: 20 Jun 2013
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Myanmar Conflict (1948 - )
Internal conflict, mostly along ethno-political fault lines, has been a constant feature of Myanmar since its independence in 1948. The conflict has two distinct dynamics. First a struggle between an authoritarian government and a pro-democracy opposition which has the characteristics of authoritarian conflicts; and second a stuggle between the government and ethnic armed groups which has the characteristics of an identity conflict. The two oldest and strongest militias fighting the government are the Karen National Union (KNU), which has remained active since the late 1940s, and the Kachin Independence Organisation, which was formed in the early 1960s. In total, here are more than a dozen mostly ethnic-based guerrilla groups active throughout the country. Especially in the period of junta dictatorship that lasted until 2011 the government attempted to crush the rebellions, which led to numerous human rights violations. With the start of democratic reforms in the aftermath of the 2010 elections, peace negotiations have taken place and resulted in the signing of various agreements, although conflicts remain active.
Stage: Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Myanmar ceasefires process with ethnic armed groups
Parties: The Union Peace-Making Working Committee represented by Vice-Chairman of the committee Union Minister U Aung Min and Vice-Chairman of KNPP Khu Oo Reh; and Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP)
Third parties: -
Description: Agreement outlines ceasefire provisions, in addition to clauses on development and security.

Agreement document: MM_130620_KNPP 8-points Agreement.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language): MM_130620_KNPP 8-points Agreement_BUR.pdf (opens in new tab)| Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 1, ... (e) The two parties to coordinate measures on clearing of landmines in places to where internally displaced persons (IDPs) will be relocated;

Page 1, ... (f) The two parties to coordinate a pilot project in Dawtakhe in Shadaw Township for resettlement of IDPs;
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 1, (c) The two parties agreed to form joint monitoring committee as follows:
... (2) Personnel of the two sides in coordination to adopt the terms of reference (TOR) to be able to cooperate with civil society organizations (CSOs), individuals and local NGOs;
Traditional/religious leaders: Page 1, (c) The two parties agreed to form joint monitoring committee as follows:
(1) Two committee members to be nominated by Kayah State government, two by KNPP and six righteous community elders, totaling ten members;
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1, ... (h) The government and KNPP to cooperate for regional development.
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 1, ... (d) To allow the public and social organizations to observe the new major projects to be implemented in Kayah State including New Village Project; the implementation process to be transparent with responsibility and accountability and the government and persons concerned to guarantee local people do not suffer loss;
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, (a) To push ahead with nationwide ceasefire accord and continue efforts for all-inclusive political dialogue

Page 1, (c) The two parties agreed to form joint monitoring committee as follows:
(1) Two committee members to be nominated by Kayah State government, two by KNPP and six righteous community elders, totaling ten members;
(2) Personnel of the two sides in coordination to adopt the terms of reference (TOR) to be able to cooperate with civil society organizations (CSOs), individuals and local NGOs;

Page 1, (c) The two parties agreed to form joint monitoring committee as follows:
... (3) The two parties not to harm, threat or take illegal actions against monitoring individuals and organizations
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: Page 1, (b) The delegates of the two parties have discussed military affairs and the results have been more constructive and progressive and agreed to continue to discuss military matters in next rounds of discussions;
DDR: Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 1, ... (e) The two parties to coordinate measures on clearing of landmines in places to where internally displaced persons (IDPs) will be relocated;
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 1, (b) The delegates of the two parties have discussed military affairs and the results have been more constructive and progressive and agreed to continue to discuss military matters in next rounds of discussions;
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: Page 1, (a) To push ahead with nationwide ceasefire accord and continue efforts for all-inclusive political dialogue

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor, https://web.archive.org/web/20200107164413/https://www.mmpeacemonitor.org/1499

The Union Peace-Making Working Committee and Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) have entered into an agreement, vowing to push ahead with nationwide ceasefire accord.

The committee and KNPP held negotiations on 19 and 20 June in Loikaw with Vice-Chairman of the committee Union Minister U Aung Min and Vice-Chairman of KNPP Khu Oo Reh in attendance.

The two parties released an eight-point agreement today, which is as follows:

(a) To push ahead with nationwide ceasefire accord and continue efforts for all-inclusive political dialogue

(b) The delegates of the two parties have discussed military affairs and the results have been more constructive and progressive and agreed to continue to discuss military matters in next rounds of discussions;

(1) Two committee members to be nominated by Kayah State government, two by KNPP and six righteous community elders, totaling ten members;

(2) Personnel of the two sides in coordination to adopt the terms of reference (TOR) to be able to cooperate with civil society organizations (CSOs), individuals and local NGOs;

(3) The two parties not to harm, threat or take illegal actions against monitoring individuals and organizations

(d) To allow the public and social organizations to observe the new major projects to be implemented in Kayah State including New Village Project;

the implementation process to be transparent with responsibility and accountability and the government and persons concerned to guarantee local people do not suffer loss;

(e) The two parties to coordinate measures on clearing of landmines in places to where internally displaced persons (IDPs) will be relocated;

(f) The two parties to coordinate a pilot project in Dawtakhe in Shadaw Township for resettlement of IDPs;

(g) The two parties to form technical teams to undertake policy agreements;

(h) The government and KNPP to cooperate for regional development.