7-points Agreement between Myanmar government and Kachin Independence Organization (KIO)

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Country/entity
Myanmar
Region
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
7-points Agreement between Myanmar government and Kachin Independence Organization (KIO)
Date
30 May 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
Myanmar government and Kachin Independence Organization (KIO)
Third parties
-
Description
Short agreement, outlining ceasefire provisions and de-escalation as well as committing to future talks.

Agreement document
MM_130530_7points-agreement-kio-and-govt-eng.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
MM_130530_kio-govt-7points-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→Substantive
Page 1, (4) The Parties agree to continue to undertake relief, rehabilitation, and resettlement of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in consultation with each other.
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
No specific mention.
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
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
No specific mention.
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→General commitments
Page 1, (2) The Parties agree to undertake efforts to achieve de-escalation and cessation of hostilities.
(3) The Parties agree in principle to establish joint Monitoring Committees.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
Page 1, (5) The Parties agree to continue discussions on military issued related to repositioning of troops.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1, (5) The Parties agree to continue discussions on military issued related to repositioning of troops.
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, (1) The Government of Myanmar and the KIO agree to hold political dialogue.
... (6) The Parties agree to the establishment of a Myitkyina-based KIO representative and technical team in order to undertake necessary measures for the peace process more effectively.

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
On file with Author. Original source: New Light of Myanmar, May 31, 2013, Page 9

See also: Myanmar Peace Monitor (n. d.) Oct 10, 2013 – KIO and Govt 7 points agreement. https://www.mmpeacemonitor.org/1529 (Accessed 14 October 2020).

Seven Points Agreement Between Myanmar Government and Kachin Independence Organization

May 30, 2013 Myitkyina City, Kachin State

(1) The Government of Myanmar and the KIO agree to hold political dialogue.

(2) The Parties agree to undertake efforts to achieve de-escalation and cessation of hostilities.

(3) The Parties agree in principle to establish joint Monitoring Committees.

(4) The Parties agree to continue to undertake relief, rehabilitation, and resettlement of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in consultation with each other.

(5) The Parties agree to continue discussions on military issued related to repositioning of troops.

(6) The Parties agree to the establishment of a Myitkyina-based KIO representative and technical team in order to undertake necessary measures for the peace process more effectively.

(7) The Parties agreed to continue to allow the participation of representatives of all observer groups that are present in the peace meeting held on May 28-30, 2013 for the upcoming meeting.

If either wishes to invite additional observers, the Parties also agreed to invite these additional observers in consultation with each other.

***Reference:

New Light of Myanmar, May 31, 2013, Page 9