Union-level agreement between Pa-Oh National Organization (PNLO) and Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC)

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Country/entity
Myanmar
Region
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
Union-level agreement between Pa-Oh National Organization (PNLO) and Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC)
Date
23 Mar 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
Pa-Oh National Organization (PNLO) and Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC); Representatives from PNLO
U Khun Okkar (Chairman)
U Khun Myint Htun (General Secretary)
Representatives from UPWC
U Aung Min (Union Minister)
U Khin Mg Soe (Union Minister)
Third parties
-
Description
Ceasefire agreement with other clauses pertaining to the distribution of national identity cards, development projects, and a continuation of political talks.

Agreement document
MM_130323_pnlo_govt_union_level_agreement_eng.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
MM_130323_pnlo_govt_agreement_BUR.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
Groups→Children/youth→Substantive
Page 1-2, Youth, Women and Labour
8.
(a) To help the coordination and promotion of Pa-O youth, women and workers
(b) To promote the participation of youth, women and laborers at each level of the political process
(c) To permit the Pa-O national conference, youth conference, women conference and labour conference in accordance with the law
... (e) To permit promoting the empowerment of youth, women and labors
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
No specific mention.
Social class
Groups→Social class→Substantive
Page 1-2, Youth, Women and Labour
8.
(a) To help the coordination and promotion of Pa-O youth, women and workers
(b) To promote the participation of youth, women and laborers at each level of the political process
(c) To permit the Pa-O national conference, youth conference, women conference and labour conference in accordance with the law
... (e) To permit promoting the empowerment of youth, women and labors

Gender

Women, girls and gender
Page 1-2, Youth, Women and Labour
8.
(a) To help the coordination and promotion of Pa-O youth, women and workers
(b) To promote the participation of youth, women and laborers at each level of the political process
(c) To permit the Pa-O national conference, youth conference, women conference and labour conference in accordance with the law
... (e) To permit promoting the empowerment of youth, women and labors
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
Relief, Resettlement, Anti-Narcotics and Development
5.
... (b) Based on the constitution, the government must provide Humanitarian aid during a crisis
(c) PNLO has the permission to cooperate with INGOs and NGOs
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
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
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
Page 1, Youth, Women and Labour
8. ...(d) To permit the establishment of social networks, media, publications and broadcasting businesses
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, Relief, Resettlement, Anti-Narcotics and Development
5.
(b) Based on the constitution, the government must provide Humanitarian aid during a crisis
... (d) PNLO will cooperate with Union government, State government and local authorities to implement education, healthcare, agriculture-based development
... (f) Union government must assist agriculture-based development
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, Relief, Resettlement, Anti-Narcotics and Development
5.
(b) Based on the constitution, the government must provide Humanitarian aid during a crisis
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 1, Relief, Resettlement, Anti-Narcotics and Development
5.
(a) PNLO will submit a proposal for Ka Du Gyi and Mae Aww road construction to the Union government
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
Page 1, Economics
6. In accordance with the current constitution, PNLO can establish companies to conduct businesses related to mining, logging, cement, hotels and warehouses.
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, Ceasefire
1. On August 25, 2012, PNLO and state government authorities signed a ceasefire agreement to halt fighting. If other armed groups enter the PNLO controlled area, UPWC must help to solve the problem.
Code of Conduct
2. Code of Conduct must be uniform for all ceasefire groups. Both sides agreed to study and review the terms.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 1, Demining
7. The two sides agreed to cooperate with the government's demining department in removing landmines along the Ka Du Gyi – Mae Aww road
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
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 2, Political dialogue
9. Both sides agreed to continue political talks after the PNLO and UPWC sign a union level ceasefire agreement

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 Center (n.d.) Union Level agreement between PNLO and UPWC, https://www.mmpeacemonitor.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130323_pnlo_govt_union_level_agreement_eng.pdf (Accessed 14 October 2020).

Union Level agreement between PNLO and UPWC

(unofficial translation)

23 March 2013 Myanmar Peace Center, Yangon

Ceasefire

1. On August 25, 2012, PNLO and state government authorities signed a ceasefire agreement to halt fighting.

If other armed groups enter the PNLO controlled area, UPWC must help to solve the problem.

Code of Conduct

2. Code of Conduct must be uniform for all ceasefire groups.

Both sides agreed to study and review the terms.

Liaison Office and Economic office

3. In accordance with the state level peace agreement, a liaison office has been opened in Taunggyi city.

Both sides agreed to open other liaison offices in Hsee Hsai and Mauk Mae, as well as a business office in Tha Htone city.

National Identity Card

4. Both sides agreed that the UPWC will help PNLO members and other civilians to obtain official national identity cards.

Relief, Resettlement, Anti-Narcotics and Development

5.(a) PNLO will submit a proposal for Ka Du Gyi and Mae Aww road construction to the Union government

(b) Based on the constitution, the government must provide Humanitarian aid during a crisis

(d) PNLO will cooperate with Union government, State government and local authorities to implement education, healthcare, agriculture-based development

(e) Union government must help anti-narcotic operations

(f) Union government must assist agriculture-based development

Economics

6. In accordance with the current constitution, PNLO can establish companies to conduct businesses related to mining, logging, cement, hotels and warehouses.

Demining

7. The two sides agreed to cooperate with the government's demining department in removing landmines along the Ka Du Gyi – Mae Aww road

Youth, Women and Labour

8. ( a) To help the coordination and promotion of Pa-O youth, women and workers

(b) To promote the participation of youth, women and laborers at each level of the political process

(c) To permit the Pa-O national conference, youth conference, women conference and labour conference in accordance with the law

(d) To permit the establishment of social networks, media, publications and broadcasting businesses

(e) To permit promoting the empowerment of youth, women and labors

Political dialogue

9. Both sides agreed to continue political talks after the PNLO and UPWC sign a union level ceasefire agreement

(Remark:

PNLO is a member of the UNFC and will ensure political discussions are inline with the group)

Discussion policy

10. Irrespective of group size, both sides will continue to discuss all difficulties, problems and disagreements in accordance with this agreement.

Representatives from PNLO

U Khun Okkar (Chairman)

U Khun Myint Htun (General Secretary)

Representatives from UPWC

U Aung Min (Union Minister)

U Khin Mg Soe (Union Minister)