ABOUT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE UNION OF BURMA (NCUB)

NCUB MEMBER COMPOSITION

National Council of The Union of Burma
NCUB Formed in1992. Election every three years.

National Democratic Front (NDF) Democratic Alliance of Burma (DAB) National League for Democracy Ethnic Alliance & Democratic Organizations Liberated Area (NLD-LA) Ethnic alliance
Formed in 1976 Formed in 1988 Congress every three years Election every three years

Members of Parliament Union (MPU)

30 members Conference every four years where the NCGUB is elected

1) Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) 2) Chin National Front (CNF) 3) Karen National Union (KNU) 4) Lahu Democratic Union (LDU) 5) Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF) 6) Pa-Oh National Liberation Organization (PNLO) 7) Wa National Organization (WNO) 8) New Mon State Party (NMSP)

1) All Burma Students Democratic Front 2) All Burma Young Monks Union 3) All Burma Muslim Union 4) Arakan Liberation Party 5) Chin National Front 6) Karen National Union 7) Lahu Democratic Union 8) Palaung State Liberation Front 9) Pa-Oh National Liberation Organization 10) Wa National Organization 11) Muslim Liberation Organization Burma 12) Overseas Burmese Liberation Front 13) Peoples Liberation Front 14) People s Patriotic Party Peoples 15) Myeik Dawei United Front 16) Naga National League for Democracy 17) Peoples Defense Force 18) Peoples Progressive Front 19) Democratic Party for New Society 20) Network for Democracy and Development 21) Federation of Trade Unions -Burma 22) Committee for Restoration of Democracy In Burma 23) Burma Labour Solidarity Organization 24) Democratic Party of Arakan 25)Burma Point(USA)

President U Bo Thaung Secretary U Myint Soe

President - Daw San San - Rangoon Div: MP/ MPU Secretary- U Thein Oo- Mandalay Div: MP/ MPU Member - Dr. Sein Win - Pegu Div: MP / NCGUB Member - Dr San A ng - Irra ada Di MP / NCGUB Dr. Aung Irrawaday Div: Member - Khun Markoban - Karenni MP / NCGUB Member - Dr. Tint Swe - Mandalay Div: MP / NCGUB Member - Bo Hla Tint Mandalay Div: MP / NCGUB Member Hkun Myint Tun Mon State: MP / NCGUB

NCUB ELECTED LEADERSHIP-Presidium

August 2010 August 2013 Elected at the 9th Congress of the NCUB August 2010 NCUB,

Presidium 1.Saw D id Th k b 1S David Tharckabaw 2. U Bo Thaung 3. Saw Ah Toe 4. Daw San San 5. Khaing Soe Naing Aung 6. U Aye Saung 7. Khoon Mar Ko Ban 8. Dr. Aye Kyaw

Chairman Ch i Vice Chairman (1) Vice Chairman (2) Vice Chairman (3) member member member member

National D N ti l Democratic F t / ti Front Karen National Union (KNU) National League for Democracy / 1990 MP elect Democratic Alliance of Burma / Karen National Union (KNU) MPU / 1990 MP elect from NLD National Democratic Front / Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) Democratic Alliance of Burma / p Peoples Liberation Front MPU / 1990 MP elect from UNLD/ NCGUB National League for DemocracyLiberated Area (NLD-LA) (NLD LA)

NCUB ELECTED LEADERSHIP-Secretariat

August 2010 August 2013 Elected at the 9th Congress of the NCUB August 2010 NCUB,
Secretariat 1.U Maung Maung

General Secretary

2. U Aung Moe Zaw

Joint Gen Sec (1)

3.U Myint Thein 4. Saw Hla Ngwe 5. U Hla Oo 6. Mahn Nyein Maung 7. U Kyaw Kyaw

Joint Gen Sec (2) member member member member

8. U Min Lwin

member

9. Hkun Myint Tun

member

Democratic Alliance of Burma/ Federation f T d U i F d ti of Trade Unions-Burma B (FTUB) Democratic Alliance of Burma/ Democratic Party for New Society ( (DPNS) ) National League for DemocracyLiberated Area (NLD-LA) Democratic Alliance of Burma/ Karen National Union (KNU) MPU / 1990 MP elect for NLD National Democratic Front/ Karen National Union (KNU) Democratic Alliance of Burma/ Network for Democracy and Development (NDD) Democratic Alliance of Burma/ Federation of Trade Unions-Burma (FTUB) MPU / 1990 MP elect for NLD

NCUB FUNCTIONS & STRUCTURE

Presidium and Secretariat
Policy Forum

Secretariat
Administration & Implementation of NCUB programs

NCUB Offices
HQ Thailand / West Burma / Tokyo / Europe / New Zealand Washington DC / New York / Ft. Wayne / San Francisco

Financial Committee
Self funding / Fund raising

Foreign Affairs Committee

Advocacy

Consultation with Member Organizations Political Defiance Committee

Raising awareness within Burma

Cooperation Non-NCUB Organizations

Karenni National Peoples Party (KNPP) Restoration Council for Shan States (RCSS)

Worker & Farmer Affairs Committee

Reports / Research / Policy

Civil Institutions
Burma Lawyers Council (BLC) Women League of Burma (WLB)

Organizing Committee g g
Advocacy / Build up democratic organizations and ethnic organizations

ROLE OF THE NCUB SECRETARIAT

Implement the NCUBs political directives. Ensure all relevant organizations maintain focus and energy in activities pertaining to their respective issues. Coordinate member organizations. Coordinate with organizations outside of NCUB. Advocate NCUB political objectives within Burma, the Burmese p y y give expatriate community and the international community and g political guidelines to the various organizations, communities and activists related to the pro-democracy movement.

DECISIONS OF THE 9TH CONGRESS OF THE NCUB

Political Objectives
1) To bring an end to the military dictatorship in Burma 2) To create internal peace in the country 3) To restore democracy to the country T t d t th t 4) To build a Federal Union

Political Programs
Facilitate substantive political talks that will lead to a tripartite dialogue in Burma; Support and assist the efforts of the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the Committee representing the People's Parliament; Support and assist the legitimate ethnic nationality political parties, the United Nationalities League for Democracy, and the United Nationalities Alliance; Organize and support collective action against Burmas military regime; g pp g y g Strongly oppose the military regime's sham convention and nullify the outcome of that convention; Develop greater support for the democracy movement within the international community and intensify international pressure on the Burmese military regime while striving for the United Nations Security Council to act against the regime; With a view to achieving national reconciliation and restoring democracy, build mutual understanding and work on matters of mutual interest with ceasefire forces and ethnic nationality forces which are not members y of the NCUB, as well as other forces opposed to the Burmese regime; Strive for the revelation of truth about injustices committed against the common people and for action to be taken against those responsible, in particular the murderous attack on NLD supporters and members at Tabayin; Make necessary preparations that will assist in the building of a federal union in the future; g pp just defensive war being waged by the ethnic nationalities and democratic forces; g g y ; Encourage and support the j Undertake capacity building programs that will contribute to the further strengthening of the democracy movement; Methodically study the political, military, diplomatic, and other maneuvers of the Burmese military regime in order to improve and strengthen the political activities of the NCUB.

REQUEST TO THE
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
1. Support the adoption of sanctions against the regime. Increase economic and other sanctions against the military regime. Continue to target the leaders of the regime by implementing targeted sanctions. Note: These sanctions do not hurt the people of Burma because international assets rarely benefit anyone other than junta members. Rather, they cripple the financial assets of the regime and support to the activities of the pro-democracy movement. 2. Continue to press the United Nations Security Council to take action. The junta continues to openly defy the United Nations by arresting additional protesters and dissenters and refusing open conversation with pro-democracy leaders. The junta has demonstrated that it has no intention of instituting real change unless forced to do so by the international community. International human rights violations by the regime are ongoing and widespread Child soldiers widespread. soldiers, forced labor, and illicit drug trade have become hallmarks of this brutal regime, threatening both regional and international peace and security. The only appropriate response is a binding resolution from the UN. We request the international community to support our efforts to deny the junta Burmas seat at the y United Nations General Assembly. 3. Work through the United Nations to establish a permanent UN office in Rangoon. The United Nations cannot monitor the juntas compliance with its international obligations because the junta controls access to Burma. A UN office should be established under the auspices of the UN Secretary General with a mandate to: 1) coordinate and facilitate dialogue and reconciliation 2) monitor violations of international law.

REQUEST TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY (cont.)

4. Work to establish a coordinated international policy towards Burma. p y Consistent and united pressure from the international community is essential to bring about a democratic transition in Burma. Individual states should coordinate their policies towards Burma. 5. Support pro democracy groups through financial and other means. pro-democracy The NCUB now runs on contributions from overseas communities. The NCUB requires funds to complete its work on political activities within Burma and fulfill its role as an alliance that coordinates the ethnic minority groups and other democratic organizations. The activities of the NCUB will help to change the political dynamics within Burma. The NCUB continues to plan for a democratic future in Burma, aimed at establishing a p g democratically elected coalition government and has drafted a constitution based on federalist principles. NCUB is part of a united front forged to bring together the various ethnic groups and political parties in preparation for democracy. The NCUB needs additional funds to continue these efforts. The NCUB needs funding and resources to train additional activists and continue tracking the human rights abuses b th regime. t ki th h i ht b by the i We request members of the international community to use their political strength to help fund all Burmese pro-democracy groups and their activities.

ROLES OF NCUB MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

ROLE OF THE NATIONAL NATIONA DEMOCRATIC FRONT (NDF)

Consult with ethnic organizations, ethnic communities and ceasefire organizations on: - Essential components of the Constitution - Essential components of national accords Individual member organizations work on the constitutions for their respective ethnic states

ROLE OF THE DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE OF BURMA (DAB) Inform member organizations about NCUB objectives g j and programs and promote these policies internally Activate NCUB objectives and programs through each member organization Educate and organize the Burmese migrant community (nearly 2 million Burmese migrants in Thailand) about the Federal Constitution and NCUBs programs Educate community organizations inside of Burma about their basic rights and the right to interact with the international community

ROLE OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY LIBERATED AREA (NLD-LA) Educate and organize NLD members inside Burma to be more politically assertive Organize NLD members to address economic and social issues affecting the p p inside Burma g people Organize and stimulate NLD members to begin nonviolent, low-risk actions o po t ca de a ce o e t, o s act o s of political defiance Work with the NCUB Federal Affairs Committee to draft a National Accord that will be circulated for discussions

ROLE OF THE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT UNION (MPU)

Organize the members of national parliaments of ASEAN countries to build and expand a caucus for a democratic Burma Organize members of international political alliances (i.e. Socialist International and Liberal International) and representatives of other countries to expand support for the democracy movement Promote the Federal Constitution among MPs inside Burma and organize their support for the Constitution

TASKS OF THE AFFAIRS COMMITTEES

TASKS OF THE NCUB

FEDERAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Continue consultations and participatory processes to strengthen the 2nd Draft of the Federal Constitution Work on the draft of the Basic Principles Agreements. p g Support the work of the ethnic nationalities in their work on state-level state level constitutions Advocate the principles of democratic federalism and promote the Federal Constitution

TASKS OF THE NCUB FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (FAC) Conduct advocacy within the international community to increase understanding of the NCUB and its policies Specific advocacy targets include:
Neighboring countries ASEAN member countries and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) Countries in Asia EU member countries United Nations General Assembly; UN specialized agencies and commissions International political collectives (i.e. Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, Liberal International)

Conduct trainings in foreign affairs for ethnic youth

TASKS OF THE NCUB POLITICAL DEFIANCE COMMITTEE (PDC)

Solidify Solidif the alread established PDC net ork to s pport NLD and already network support Committee Representing the Peoples Parliament (CRPP) initiatives Intensify organization of activists at various levels so they will be prepared to closely support the political initiatives of the NLD and CRPP Communicate and explain about the NCUBs initiatives to various political parties inside Burma -- An all inclusive approach that will compel the S C to respond SPDC

NCUB STATEMENTS & PRESS RELEASES

Statement on the Need for Sanctions Now

NCUB Statement 1 October 2007
The National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) wishes to express its gratitude to all the people of the world, the civic organizations, the trade unions and the governments around the world who have displayed tremendous support for the just cause of Burma's general population in the terrible events which have hit our country over the last few weeks. The response on Burma has overwhelmed our members and sympathizers in Burma and abroad. It constitutes a precious encouragement in our struggle. Your moral, political, humanitarian and material support, your determination to keep the candle of freedom and democracy alight for us while the generals are attempting to throw the cover of darkness over their misdeeds, provide a source of inspiration for all of Burma's men and women, monks, students, democracy activists and ordinary people. We have observed how, throughout dozens of countries on all continents, people have joined in pickets, demonstrations, vigils, protest marches, letter-writing campaigns and countless other acts of solidarity. We have been thrilled by the calls for a meaningful strengthening of European Union sanctions and for the adoption of a ban on investments and an obligation for EU-based companies to disinvest from Burma and case their business li k with our country: th b i links ith t these li k b links benefit only th j t never th people! Th fit l the junta, the l ! These calls b f a strengthening of economic pressure on ll by for t th i f i the generals are fully in line with what we at the NCUB have been advocating for years! We urge all people in the democratic countries around the world to support these demands and call on their governments and parliamentarians to put real pressure on the SPDC and to demand from entrepreneurs - including, where necessary, their own employers - to withdraw from cooperation with the junta. We salute and thank the unions who have called on their own employer to quit Burma, or those who are prepared to call on their own pension funds to withdraw from multinationals doing business with our country. Please understand: trading with Burma benefits only the military! To all of you, we say: Do not believe those who claim that sanctions against the junta will hurt the people! Remember South Africa!. If sanctions do not hurt the generals, then why on earth are they demanding, as a precondition for talking with her, that our national, democratically - elected leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, drop her call for economic sanctions against the regime? Daw Suu's party, the NLD has just rejected these SPDC's demands, which have not changed for years. NCUB fully supports the NLD's line and asks you to support it as well. We know that this will be used against us by the regime, which will once more portray us as terrorists, intent on destroying the nation. They are lying: the only weapons used in the democracy movement are the guns turned by the army against the people guns bought with the huge benefits deriving people, from international investments and trade. To the people of the world, we say: We are fighting for our parents, for our children, for their children and for our own survival. They will not scare us into submission or surrender! Our cause is just and it is simple: Burma's people are not less able or deserving of living in democracy than any other people in the world. With your help, we will win! And, as was said many years ago by Daw Suu: Please use your own freedom to defend ours!... National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

Statement on the Urgent Need to Launch Humanitarian Intervention in Burma

NCUB Statement 20 May 2008
In Burma, it has been nearly 3 weeks since 100,000 are killed and about 2.5 million people have been made to face all kinds of acute problems due to killer Cyclone Nargis. We are informed that up to this day, the refugees do not receive adequate medical treatment, clean water food clothes and other necessary assistance treatment water, food, assistance. Though the SPDC military leaders are saying that they are systematically working to meet the needs of the refugees, we have been hearing from NGOs and individuals helping the refugees on the ground that the majority of the refugees are still facing all kinds of problems. Moreover, the military clique is allowing only a limited quantity of aid materials to come in and we are hearing distressfully that the military clique, as usual, is hoodwinking the international relief officials by controlling them just to see areas, prepared in advance, and places where they have substituted real refugees with their own people. The SPDC military leaders are receiving aid materials and money from international organizations and then transform them to appear as if they were the donors of the items. On their television, daily, they show scenes in the documentary programs, in which they make the refugees to pay obeisance to them (in a fashion used for monks and feudal kings), as if they were the greatest benefactors. They comport themselves with arrogant p posture, which is totally against the Burmese customs and traditions, clearly showing themselves to be of a nature, , y g , y g , without humanitarian spirit or compassion. The situation of the storm victims is becoming worse day by day. A situation can be reached soon where there can be a serious outbreak of infections and fatal diseases. The need to provide health care and adequate medical treatment is growing daily. Since there is an need to provide effective help and protection on the ground, we would like to earnestly appeal to the UN and international humanitarian organizations to take practical actions It is especially necessary for the UN actions, Security Council, based on its mandate to act the responsibility to protect of all human beings, to decide honestly and also practicing for humanitarian intervention. On our part, we affirm our pledge to undertake all needed cooperation, completely. National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

NCUB Acclaims Passage of the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act
Press Release 30 July 2008
The National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) acclaims the United States Government for enacting the Tom Lantos Block Burmese Jade (Junta s Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008 (H R 3890) This groundbreaking Act (Juntas Anti Democratic (H.R. 3890). Act, passed unanimously by both chambers of the United States Congress, and signed today by President Bush, constitutes the strongest sanctions against the Burmese Military Junta to date by cutting off revenue sources that the Junta uses to terrorize and murder innocent citizens of Burma. This Act not only eliminates revenue for the Junta by closing loopholes in Burmas gems trade with the United States company with an investment in Burma subsidized by American taxpayers, to voluntarily divest from Burma. p y y p y , y The NCUB applauds Congress for its attention to this important issue. While it is regrettable that the Act does not require Chevron to divest from Burma, the NCUB deeply appreciates the United States Congress interest, as expressed in the statue, in the continued physical safety of the human rights victims whom Chevron/Unocal settled with in 2004. The NCUB expresses tremendous gratitude to the late Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA) for his leadership as the primary author of this Act. The NCUB will always remember Representative Lantos for his uncompromising, influential, and unwavering support of the Burmese peoples non-violent struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights. Additionally, the NCUB would like to recognize and thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Representative Howard Berman (D-CA), and Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) for their leadership in championing this Act. Their resolve for and commitment to freedom for the people of Burma enabled the passage of this landmark Act. The NCUB supports the strongest possible sanctions against the Burmese Military Junta and their corporate enablers as a means of pressuring the Junta to negotiate with democracy leaders and transition to democracy. The NCUB believes that sanctions are an integral part of the international strategy aimed at assisting the nonviolent efforts to build a democratic state in Burma. National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

Statement Condemning the SPDCs Use of Force Against the Ethnic Ceasefire Organizations
NCUB Statement 14 August 2009
The National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) welcomes reports that the ceasefire ethnic organizations have resisted attempts by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) to force them to join the Burmese Border Guard. We are further encouraged that the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army(MNDAA) has thwarted attempts by SPDC Major-General Aung Than Htut, Commander of the Lashio-based North-eastern Region Command, to arrest and intimidate and M anmar National Democratic Alliance Arm (MNDAA) leader Command Myanmar Army(MNDAA) Peng Jiasheng (Burmese: Phon Kyar Shin). We also acknowledge the National Democratic Front NDF, the oldest major ethnic alliance supporting the political stand of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA). In recent weeks, the SPDC has pushed the ethnic ceasefire organizations, particularly those on the Chinese boarder, to join the Burmese Militarys Border Guard in order to gain more control over all possible resistance ahead of the 2010 elections. To date, all ceasefire organizations have rejected the SPDCs demands. Furthermore, the ethnic ceasefire organizations have come together to build a coalition to respond to the SPDCs SPDC s attempts to subordinate them into the Burmese military structure. On August 8, 2009, the SPDC attempted to raid the home of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) leader Peng Jiasheng to search for narcotics, despite the fact that the SPDC has repeatedly affirmed that the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) does not engage in the trade of narcotics. The purpose of the raid was to coerce and intimidate the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and other ethnic ceasefire organizations into joining the Border Guard. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) h ld off th SPDC military assault and negotiated an end t th offensive. Th A held ff the SPDCs ilit lt d ti t d d to the ff i Through thi h this resistance, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has taken on a leadership role among the ceasefire ethnic organization in demanding political compromise from the SPDC. To date, the SPDC has refused to engage in any political compromise, even with their purported allies in the ethnic ceasefire organizations. The SPDCs approach is that only military action solves problems, and the SPDC implemented this approach in its raid on the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and Peng Jiasheng. Jiasheng The NCUB respects and supports the efforts of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) to reject the coercion and intimidation of the SPDC in the lead up to the 2010 elections. It is important that the rest of the ethnic and democratic movement stand together with the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and show the world that together we can push the SPDC to engage in a meaningful dialogue for democratic change and achieve a federal, democratic future for Burma. National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

Statement Condemning the SPDCs Intrusion Against the Kokang Ceasefire Organization
NCUB Statement 27 August 2009

The National Council of the Union of Burma NCUB strongly condemns the intrusion of the SPDC troops into the Kokang Longai areas and their unlawful intrusion under the pretence of investigation into the Kokang National leaders home. Thi i t i l d h This intrusion must b stopped i t be t d immediately and as th U it d Wa State P t UWSP h di t l d the United W St t Party has announced, the Kokang people should be respected to resolve their internal issues by themselves. The National Council of the Union of Burma NCUB would like to point out the true nature of the SPDCs constitution where, an provision states of Kokang self-administered Area and even before that constitution is inforced, the ethnic rights is shattered. The use of force to intrude KoKang territory after Kokangs refusal to turn themselves into border guard force under the supervision of the SPDC military is not only an attack on the national issues of the Ko Kang but also an insult to the political standings of the ceasefire ethnic organizations who are in an alliance with the Kokang. The SPDC is also neglecting the request by the authorities of neighboring Yunan province who had requested them to stop acts that would l d to i h h ld lead instability on the b d area. I f bili h border In fact the SPDC i the culprit which i acting h is h l i hi h is i ruthlessly to disturb the stability on the border and causing havoc. The National Council of the Union of Burma respectfully urges the leaders of Kokang to recall the Monekoe crisis and settle their disagreements in a peaceful way. The SPDCs intrusion through use of military strength into Kokang territory and taking control of the area is proof that the SPDC will continue destroying all ethnic nationalities that are in the ceasefire one after the other and there is no other way b t to unite and collecti el a but nite collectively defence from the SPDC occupation. National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

Statement Calling for UNSC Intervention in Ceasefire Areas

NCUB Statement 5 September 2009
The N ti Th National C l Council of th U i of B il f the Union f Burma (NCUB) strongly condemns th A t of W b th SPDC military t l d the Acts f War by the ilit dictatorship in the ethnic Kokang Longai areas, Wa areas and the Kachin State. We earnestly call on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to intervene immediately to halt Acts of War by the SPDC to prevent further conflicts, the breakup of local communities and suffering of the innocent civilians. The United Nations, the EU, the US and the world community should note that for nearly two decades, with the hope of progressing towards political agreements and peaceful co-existence, not only had the ethnic nationalities entered into ceasefires but they had also participated in the SPDCs decade long constitutional convention SPDC s decade-long convention. In the SPDC drafted and adopted State Constitution, Article 56 in Chapter II, under the heading State Structure provides Konkyan and Laukkai townships in Shan State as Kokang Self-Administrated Zone. Even before this Constitution is practiced, the spirit of it has been shattered by the same SPDC, which had previously declared success due to participation in the so-called National Convention by the ethnic nationalities, which had entered into ceasefire agreement with it. The SPDC has blatantly and unilaterally broken the ceasefire agreements, the constitutional agreements and the essence of coexistence of multi-ethnic societies, in peace. The pouring in of more SPDC troops into Kunlong (north of the Wa controlled territory) and into MongkharkMongyang (south of the Wa controlled territory) is an outright repudiation of request by the Foreign Ministry spokesperson of China, Jiang Yu, who had said that China hopes Burma can properly deal with its domestic issues to safeguard the regional stability in the China-Burma border area. The Bangkok Post of August 30, quoted a UNHCR spokesperson as saying According to our information, as many as 30,000 people may have taken shelter in Nansan since August 8, as a result of civilians fleeing the fighting between the Burmese government troops and the ethnic minority groups groups. The SPDC is acting rashly and ruthlessly to disturb the stability on the borders of China and now Thailand. It is the same highhanded action of the SPDC that has made a mockery of the judicial system and the international communitys goodwill in its attempt to isolate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Khun Htun Oo and other political prisoners. We urge the United Nations Security Council members, especially China to stop referring to the SPDCs wanton acts against the ethnic nationalities as Burmas internal affairs and telling the UN that it should not interfere in the matter. In conclusion, the NCUB and the entire democratic and ethnic movement seriously call upon the UNSC to take assertive actions by intervention to stop SPDCs dangerous Acts of War against the Kokang, Wa and the Kachin peoples. National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

Joint Statement on the 2010 Election Boycott

Joint Statement of the NCUB and other organizations 10 October 2009
We, the undersigned alliances of the movement for democracy and rights of ethnic nationalities, believe that the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC)s undemocratic plan of 2010 elections have absolutely no potential to resolve the current political, social and economic crises in Burma, unless necessary benchmarks towards national reconciliation are met. It is clear that with this new election, the SPDC aims to abolish the results of the 1990 election when the democratic opposition won in a landslide and to entrench the military power legally. These aims are backed by the 2008 Constitution, undemocratically drafted and forcibly ratified against the will of the people of Burma, including ethnic nationalities. Not only does the constitution lack any guarantee of basic rights for the ethnic nationalities in our union, such as equality and self-determination, it was also drafted to systematically ensure impunity for the human rights crimes committed by the military against Burmas people, particularly ethnic communities. Meanwhile, the SPDC has totally ignored the continuous calls of the people of Burma, the UN, ASEAN members, the EU, the US and y political p prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Instead, the regime continues the g g y g others in the international community, to release all p lawless imprisonment of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and ethnic party leaders, its ongoing oppression and imprisonment of monks and political activists, divide-and-rule tactics to obliterate the ceasefire and non-ceased fire ethnic forces and continuing atrocities against ethnic populations. By blatantly ignoring the National League for Democracys Shwegondaing Declaration as well as the National Reconciliation Proposal of the movement for democracy and rights of ethnic nationalities calling for national reconciliation, the regime has also made clear its unwillingness to cooperate with the political opposition through dialogue. It is evident that the SPDCs undemocratic plan of 2010 elections p , p ,g , g people, g will not lead to peace, development, genuine federalism, nor ensure basic rights for all p p , including ethnic nationalities and since the benchmarks towards national reconciliation continue to be not met, we declare that we do not recognize this election and will boycott it by all means necessary. 10 October 2009 1. National Council of the Union of Burma -National Democratic Front -Democratic Alliance of Burma Democratic -National League for Democracy (Librated Area) -Members of Parliament Union 2. Nationalities Youth Forum 3. Students and Youth Congress of Burma 4. Women's League of Burma 5. Forum for Democracy in Burma

Burmas 2008 Constitution: An Obstacle to Free and Fair Elections in 2010?

NCUB Press Release (New York) 19 February 2010
On February 18, 2010, the National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) hosted an expert panel to address how the SPDCs 2008 Constitution will serve as an obstacle to free and fair elections in Burma, as well as to democratic reform. Panelists Meghan E. Stewart, Esq., Professor David C. Williams, and Myint Soe discussed how a free and fair election is presently unattainable because the 2008 Constitution is inherently anti-democratic. Meghan E. Stewart, the Post-Conflict Constitution Expert and Burma Program Director for the Public International Law & Policy Group emphasized, separate from the 2008 Constitutions substance, how the very process of drafting and implementing it have set a tone negating the possibility of an open and democratic election. Ms. Stewart stated three significant ways the constitutional process failed the Burmese people: first, the National Convention, during which the 2008 Constitution was drafted, was held without the meaningful participation of any party other than the military junta. Second, the referendum adopting the 2008 Constitution was held mere days after Burma was devastated by Cyclone Nargis, which claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Finally, the voting process for the p g p 2008 referendum was plagued with electoral intimidation and corruption. These three factors, combined with the SPDCs current repression of ethnic minorities and democratic leaders, have established a political environment in which free and fair elections are not possible. Professor David C. Williams, the John S. Hastings Professor of Law and Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy at Maurer School of Law, Indiana University, detailed specific provisions of the 2008 Constitution that prevent civilian rule and the democratic transition of power in Burma. Professor Williams stated that even if the 2010 election is administered and declared free and fair by the international community, an unlikely case given the military regimes history of electoral misconduct in both the 1990 and 2008 elections such an election would still not bring lasting democratic change as the 2008 Constitution empowers the military to do elections, whatever it wishes whenever it deems proper. In particular, Professor Williams pointed out that the military retained the power to take control of the government when there is a threat to national solidarity, a power that potentially can be wielded should the Burmese citizens again gather in non-violent protest. Finally, Myint Soe, the Secretary for the National League for Democracy (NLD) Liberated Area, stated that the release of all political prisoners was a necessary precursor to the 2010 electionsmost notably the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy party that won the 1990 elections with more than 82% votes and has never been allowed to take power. Secretary M i S emphasized also that i order to move f S Myint Soe h i d l h in d forward with d d i h democratic reform, the f ll results of the 1990 elections, which i f h full l f h l i hi h placed a vast majority of seats in parliament in the hands of NLD members, must be resolved through either legal or political means. Secretary Myint Soe further stated that an open dialogue was the key to open elections, and there must be such dialogue between the military junta and the NLD before the 2010 elections. The panel ended with an urgent call to action to the international community to ensure that constitutional reform occurs prior to the planned 2010 elections should there be any hope that such elections be considered free, fair and legitimate. For additional information please contact Moe Chan at 646-643-8689 email at oway student@yahoo com 646 643 8689, oway_student@yahoo.com.

NCUB Deplores Chinas Support for Tyrannical Regime of Burma

17 September 2010
The National Council of the Union of Burma deplores the Peoples Republic of Chinas support for the SPDC, the tyrannical military regime of Burma. The support is so consistent as to be tantamount to interference in Burmas internal affairs. For decades, the Chinese government has been the top champion of the SPDC while claiming that the international community does not have the right to interfere in internal politics of Burma. Despite its stated stance of non-interference, the Chinesegovernment, to ensure access and control of the Burmese markets and natural resources, has constantly interfered in Burmese politics, working with the SPDC and supporting the SPDCs oppressive policies. Chinese support has been instrumental in bolstering the SPDCs ongoing attempt to consolidate its hold on power. Internationally, particularly in the United Nations, Chinese support for the SPDC has blocked international action in response to the SPDCs clear violations of international law. The SPDC has been hiding behind the wall of Chinese support while attacking Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, the Committee for Representing the Peoples Parliament and those who voted for democratic leadership in the 1990 elections. In recent months, China has increased its meddling in Burmese politics by seeking to pressure Burmas ethnic nationalities along the Chinese border into participating in the SPDCs sham elections1 SPDC s elections1.
1 On 8 September 2010, Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu cautioned the world not to meddle in the upcoming polls, which have been dismissed by activists and the West as a charade to solidify the juntas power. She said China hopes the international community can provide constructive help for the polls and refrain from any negative impact on the domestic political process of Myanmar and on regional peace and stability.

The Peoples Republic of China should note the concern by the United Nations Secretary General of the dissolution of the National League for Democracy by SPDC with the aim of excluding the political opposition and the ethnic nationalities, a fact that will never bring peace nor stability in Burma. The people of Burma have the right to choose whether to vote in the upcoming elections China is wrong to pressure our ethnic brothers and sisters living on the borders who have expressed their own desires elections. sisters, borders, not to participate in the SPDCs sham election. The NCUB reminds all the international investors that the contracts with the SPDC will not likely be honored when change comes to Burma. Pressuring the ethnic nationalities who have to defend themselves daily from atrocities (documented) against them is the same as siding with possible defendants of a United Nations Commission of Inquiry. The NCUB calls upon all citizens of Burma to initiate a campaign that highlights Chinas control over Burmese natural resources and land, sales of unneeded war weapons by China to the SPDC, and Chinese intrusion in and control over internal politics inside Burma. The NCUB calls upon the United Nations, the European Union and ASEAN Member States to stand firmly with the people of Burma against the unfair elections of the SPDC and not to respect the election results. The NCUB calls upon the Peoples Republic of China to: Withdraw its military support for the SPDC regime; End its pressuring of all the ethnic nationalities living on the China-Burma border area; Stop buying land and natural resources from Burma; Stop helping the SPDC get access to nuclear technology in respect to Chinas own call for peace and stability in Burma, and in the region. p p g g gy p p y , g

National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

Statement on SPDCs inability to hold elections in many areas of Burma

21 September 2010 September,
The SPDC is going to hold a sham general election on November 7, 2010 with the purpose of legitimizing military dictatorship, indefinitely. However, it has to announce its inability to hold elections in many frontier areas of Burma. National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) states that this inability of the SPDC is proof that it is not a monolithic power and does not control all power, areas and the people in the country. It should be noted that the areas where the elections will not be held are areas of the peoples, who have called for a democratic federal system of governance. g y yp p , These areas are situated all along the borders of Burma as well as in the middle of the country. They pose different problems to the SPDC, but the significant conclusion is that the SPDC is unraveling. It is also evident that the claim of the SPDC for its 2008 Constitution to have received the approval of majority of the population (92% of the vote) is fraudulent, for the SPDC had claimed that these areas massively voted also in favor of its Constitution, in the referendum. These areas are where the majority of the ethnic nationalities live and where successive military regimes have used brute military force to implement their ethnic cleansing policy of total d h i h i l i li f l destruction, di l i displacement and control of the peoples. Th policy h not worked and i never will work. d l f h l The li has k d d it ill k Peace and reconciliation are what the peoples of Burma want and need. They want a fair, transparent and inclusive political process which will guarantee freedom, equality and selfdetermination of all the peoples and the rights of the individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex or origin of birth. The SPDC must stop its sham election, discontinue the inequitable political process it has been conducting and start dialogue with all stake holders, for the sake of the country The peoples of Burma have stood up to the SPDC and have said in many ways that they all country. said, ways, oppose the election process, which will not lead to peace and stability in the country. The United Nations and the international community need to hammer some sense into the head of the SPDC regime and call on it to establish nationwide ceasefire for starting an inclusive political dialogue. It is achievable. NCUB states that a coordinated effort by the United Nations, the EU, the international community and regional countries now will bring p positive steps towards durable peace and stability in Burma. p p y National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB)

NCUB Position on New government of Burma

6 April 2010 April,
On March 30, 2011, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) was dissolved and former General Thein Sein, prime minister of the SPDC military junta, was sworn in as the new president of Burma. The National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) neither recognizes nor accepts the new government, which is composed mainly of military generals in civilian clothes, in the leading positions. This apparent transfer of power is just a trick of the military regime in an attempt to induce the international community to believe that Burma now has a civilian government. The military elites have ruled Burma since 1962 under different names. Whatever the name may be, the military regimes have always been corrupt, cruel and repressive. After reneging on its promise in 1990 to hand over power to the election wining party, the military regime by the name of SLORC started to draft a state Constitution without the mandate of the people of Burma. Later, the SLORC changed its name to the SPDC and continued the constitution drafting process. The Constitution gives 25% of the seats to military representatives in all elected bodies and the chief of the armed forces the right to seize power arbitrarily, at his own whim. Then it adopted the Constitution in a referendum in 2008, with the use of fraud, force and coercion. The 2010 general election stage-managed and rigged by SPDC military dictatorship gave a landslide victory to proxy party of the military, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), for which the people were forced or tricked to vote. The former military generals dominate the highest legislative body, the Union parliament, known as Phyidaungsu Hluttaw, which has also the nominal responsibility to elect the executive body. In reality, the SPDC military junta has decided in detail to fill all the important slots in the parliament as well as the executive branch with its trusted men Needless to say the result as well as the process of the so-called transition to democracy represents the branch, men. say, precise opposite of genuine democracy, the will of the people and the rule of law. The resulting government is just a civilian faade to hide the military rule. The NCUB finds that the current political state manipulated by the SPDC is dividing the country more than ever. It is taking the country away from the path to democracy, peace, stability and development. The high-handed acts of the military dictatorship are in total denial of the will and aspirations of the people of Burma and against all the international norms and standards for peace and justice. The NCUB is totally against any structure and standard that have the military dictatorship at the core, that do not represent the people of Burma and that deny the rights of equality and self-determination to all the nationalities of country. As long as the 2008 Constitution is adhered to and implemented, the people of Burma will not be free from military dictatorship and its rule. The NCUB strongly believes that abolishing the 2008 Constitution is one of the key issues needed for genuine and positive change in Burma. Accordingly, the NCUB calls earnestly upon all political organizations the ethnic as well as the democratic ones social and environmental groups and peace and justice organizations, ones, groups, loving communities to work together for the abolishment of this 2008 Constitution, as the first step, in order to get rid of the military rule forever.

National Council of the Union of Burma