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 - ) )
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 | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
MM_130620_KNPP 8-points Agreement_BUR.pdf | 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.