Union-level agreement between Pa-Oh National Organization (PNLO) and Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC)
- Country/entityMyanmar
- RegionAsia and Pacific
- Agreement nameUnion-level agreement between Pa-Oh National Organization (PNLO) and Union Peacemaking Working Committee (UPWC)
- Date23 Mar 2013
- Agreement statusMultiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangementYes
- Agreement/conflict levelIntrastate/intrastate conflict ()
- StageCeasefire/related
- Conflict natureGovernment/territory
- Peace processMyanmar ceasefires process with ethnic armed groups
- PartiesPa-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-
- DescriptionCeasefire agreement with other clauses pertaining to the distribution of national identity cards, development projects, and a continuation of political talks.
- Agreement document
- Agreement document (original language)
Main category
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
Women, girls and gender
- ParticipationParticipation→OtherPage 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 - Equality
No specific mention.
- Particular groups of women
No specific mention.
- International law
No specific mention.
- New institutions
No specific mention.
- Violence against women
No specific mention.
- Transitional justice
No specific mention.
- Institutional reform
No specific mention.
- Development
No specific mention.
- Implementation
No specific mention.
- Other
No specific mention.
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
(c) PNLO has the permission to cooperate with INGOs and NGOs
(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)