The Three Alliance Force issued a statement on March 6th, expressing concern with the military junta’s declaration of martial law in three townships that they have controlled since Operation 1027.
On March 4rth, 2024, the military junta imposed martial law on Mantong, Namhsan, and Namtu townships in northern Shan State, areas occupied by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).
The Three Alliance Force stated the military junta’s ability to implement martial law faces challenges in the three townships, given the Huygen ceasefire agreement.
On January 11th, 2024, with mediation from China, the Three Alliance Force and the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) under the military junta convened and publicly signed the Huygen ceasefire agreement in the presence of witnesses.
Following the cessation of hostilities in the Northern Shan region, the parties pledged to continue discussions and negotiations for the reopening of China-Myanmar trade routes. The goal of the agreement is to ensure stability and peace in the war-torn region, and facilitate the restoration of communities affected by the conflict.
Hence, on February 29th and March 1st, the military junta and the Three Alliance Forces convened for the fourth time in Kunming, China. Representatives from both sides reviewed and discussed the implementation of the Huygens Agreement.
Data for Myanmar, an independent organization that provides useful data for the people in Myanmar revealed the military junta has declared martial law in 61 townships across the country, in the three plus years since the military coup.
