The Chin National Front (Burmese: ချင်းအမျိုးသားတပ်ဦး; CNF) is a Chinnationalist political organization in Myanmar. According to its website, its armed wing, the Chin National Army (CNA), fights the government of Myanmar. The group was founded on 20 March 1988.[1] This organization claims to seek a Federal Union based on self-determination, ethnic equality and democracy. The Chin people are one of the four founding members (Chin, Kachin, Shan, and Bamar) of the Union of Burma.[2]
The group was founded by the Chin people on 20 March 1988, following unsuccessful attempts at armed resistance. The founders were Pu Tial Khal, Pu Lian No Thang (L) and Pu Roenga (L) at Tatkawng Veng, India on February 20 1988. Pu Tial Khal was President. Pu No Than Kap was directed to join the National Democratic Front (NDF) to KNU headquarters soon after it was founded. Pu No Than Kap became CNF President until he was expelled.
Central Executive Committee members
The Central Executive Committee members of the Seventh Party Conference (2020-2024) of the Chin National Front are:[3]
Salai Ram Kulh Cung, Assistant General Secretary One
Salai Htet Ni, Assistant General Secretary Two
Pu HC Ral Hnin, Assistant General Secretary Three
Col. Solomon, Member
Pu Rokhawma, Member
Salai Bawi Lian Mang, Member
Salai Biak Pum, Member
Pi Leng Kee Ling, Member
Pu Bil Cung, Member
Col. Hla Thun, Member
Ceasefire agreements
The Chin National Front signed a state level preliminary "Ceasefire Agreement" with the Chin State government on January 6, 2012, the first Union level ceasefire agreement with Union level peace negotiation team on May 7, 2012. A second Union level "Ceasefire Agreement" with the Union Peacemaking Work Committee came on December 9, 2012.
Platform
The Chin National Front stated that they are not based on a class of people, a religious belief, a region or an ideology but works for the Chin people. The Chin National Front welcomes and invites any nation, state, organization, and individuals to join in the effort to restore democracy, freedom and federalism in the Union of Burma.[4]
Relationships
CNF
are a member of the National Democratic Front (NDF), composed of non-Burman nationalities/ NDF was formed in 1976 to establish a federal union based on a democratic system supporting equality and self-determination. The Chin National Front is a member and actively implements the NDF's objectives.
are a member of the Democratic Alliance of Burma, which aims to restore democracy, freedom, and establish a federal union. The Democratic Alliance of Burma was formed on November 14, 1988 by 18 democratic forces.
are a member of the National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB). The NCUB is an alliance of the National Democratic Front, Democratic Alliance of Burma, National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma, and National League for Democracy (Liberated Area). It was formed in 1992 to restore democracy, freedom, and establish federal union. NUCB is a member of Council of Asian Liberals.
are a member of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO), a democratic, international membership organization. Its members are indigenous peoples, occupied nations, minorities and independent states or territories who have joined to protect their human and cultural rights, preserve their environments, and to find non-violent solutions to conflicts that affect them. UNPO provides an established forum for member aspirations and assists its members in effective participation.
became a signatory of the Geneva Call by signing a Deed of Commitment on July 31, 2006. Geneva Call is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to engaging armed non-state actors in mine-ban action. It provides a complementary mechanism to the Convention on anti-personnel mines, including the Ottawa Convention.
The Chin National Army is the military wing of the Chin National Front. It strictly applies the modified Geneva Military Code of Conduct and other international military norms and codes. CNA provides security for the Chin National Front.
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The Chin National Front Burmese ခ င အမ သ တပ ဦ CNF is a Chin nationalist political organization in Myanmar According to its website its armed wing the Chin National Army CNA fights the government of Myanmar The group was founded on 20 March 1988 1 This organization claims to seek a Federal Union based on self determination ethnic equality and democracy The Chin people are one of the four founding members Chin Kachin Shan and Bamar of the Union of Burma 2 Chin National Front ခ င အမ သ တပ ဦ ChairmanPu Zing CungGeneral SecretarySalai Thla HeiFounded20 March 1988 1988 03 20 HeadquartersCamp VictoriaMilitary wingChin National ArmyIdeologyChin nationalismMinority rightsNational affiliationUnited Nationalities Federal CouncilInternational affiliationUnrepresented Nations and Peoples OrganizationColorsRed White BlueSloganSelf determination Federalism and DemocracyParty flagWebsitewww wbr cnfhqr wbr orgPolitics of MyanmarPolitical partiesElections Contents 1 History 2 Central Executive Committee members 3 Ceasefire agreements 4 Platform 5 Relationships 6 See also 7 ReferencesHistory EditThe group was founded by the Chin people on 20 March 1988 following unsuccessful attempts at armed resistance The founders were Pu Tial Khal Pu Lian No Thang L and Pu Roenga L at Tatkawng Veng India on February 20 1988 Pu Tial Khal was President Pu No Than Kap was directed to join the National Democratic Front NDF to KNU headquarters soon after it was founded Pu No Than Kap became CNF President until he was expelled Central Executive Committee members EditThe Central Executive Committee members of the Seventh Party Conference 2020 2024 of the Chin National Front are 3 Pu Zing Cung Chairman Pu Thang Ning Kee Vice Chairman One Dr Salai Lian Hmung Sakhong Vice Chairman Two Dr Sui Khar Vice Chairman Three Salai Thla Hei General Secretary Salai Ram Kulh Cung Assistant General Secretary One Salai Htet Ni Assistant General Secretary Two Pu HC Ral Hnin Assistant General Secretary Three Col Solomon Member Pu Rokhawma Member Salai Bawi Lian Mang Member Salai Biak Pum Member Pi Leng Kee Ling Member Pu Bil Cung Member Col Hla Thun MemberCeasefire agreements EditThe Chin National Front signed a state level preliminary Ceasefire Agreement with the Chin State government on January 6 2012 the first Union level ceasefire agreement with Union level peace negotiation team on May 7 2012 A second Union level Ceasefire Agreement with the Union Peacemaking Work Committee came on December 9 2012 Platform EditThe Chin National Front stated that they are not based on a class of people a religious belief a region or an ideology but works for the Chin people The Chin National Front welcomes and invites any nation state organization and individuals to join in the effort to restore democracy freedom and federalism in the Union of Burma 4 Relationships EditCNF are a member of the National Democratic Front NDF composed of non Burman nationalities NDF was formed in 1976 to establish a federal union based on a democratic system supporting equality and self determination The Chin National Front is a member and actively implements the NDF s objectives are a member of the Democratic Alliance of Burma which aims to restore democracy freedom and establish a federal union The Democratic Alliance of Burma was formed on November 14 1988 by 18 democratic forces are a member of the National Council of the Union of Burma NCUB The NCUB is an alliance of the National Democratic Front Democratic Alliance of Burma National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma and National League for Democracy Liberated Area It was formed in 1992 to restore democracy freedom and establish federal union NUCB is a member of Council of Asian Liberals are a member of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization UNPO a democratic international membership organization Its members are indigenous peoples occupied nations minorities and independent states or territories who have joined to protect their human and cultural rights preserve their environments and to find non violent solutions to conflicts that affect them UNPO provides an established forum for member aspirations and assists its members in effective participation became a signatory of the Geneva Call by signing a Deed of Commitment on July 31 2006 Geneva Call is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to engaging armed non state actors in mine ban action It provides a complementary mechanism to the Convention on anti personnel mines including the Ottawa Convention The Chin National Army is the military wing of the Chin National Front It strictly applies the modified Geneva Military Code of Conduct and other international military norms and codes CNA provides security for the Chin National Front See also EditInternal conflict in Myanmar List of rebel groups in Myanmar ZogamReferences Edit Chin National Front Official Website Archived from the original on 2015 11 05 Retrieved 2015 11 03 Panglong Agreement 1947 The 7th CNF Party Conference Press Release CNF CNA Welcome to Chinland Archived from the original on 2019 07 18 Retrieved 2020 01 21 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chin National Front amp oldid 1121672639, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
