Myanmar National Truth and Justice Party/ Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (Kokang Army) – MNTJP/MNDAA |
| Founded – 11 March 1989 Headquarters – Mobile headquarters Active territories – Mone Koe and Laukkaing in Kokang area; Kutkai, Lashio, Theinni, Muse, and Pang Hseng Townships Size – Over 10000 (4 brigades) Party’s General Secretary/ Kokang Army’s Commander-in-Chief/ Special Region (1) Administrative Committee Chairman – Peng Daxun (Peng Deren) After the death of Peng Jiasheng, the leader of the MNTJP/MNDAA, on 16 February 2022, his son U Peng Daxun (U Peng Deren) took over as the leader. Although they participate in the FPNCC led by the UWSP/UWSA and keep the political dialogue channel open, they have formed a strong military alliance with the PSLF/TNLA and the ULA/ AA. Due to intervention by the Chinese government, the MNTJP/MNDAA met with the delegation of the NSPNC under the military on 1 June 2023, in Mongla, a territory controlled by the NDAA. However, the talks ended on 2 June without reaching any agreement. The MNTJP/MNDAA played a leading role in “Operation 1027,” which began in northern Shan State on 27 October 2023. They launched offensives against the military alongside its allied forces. Within just over two months, from the start of the operation until the Haigeng Agreement was reached on 11 January 2024, they took control of more than 250 large and small military camps and checkpoints. They seized full control of nine towns: Chinshwehaw, Hpawng Hseng, Kyu Koke (Pang Hseng) and Theinni on 2 November 2023; Mone Koe on 7 November; Kunlong on 12 November; Konkyan and Maw Hteik on 28 November; and Laukkaing on 4 January 2024. The MNDAA Commander-in-Chief and Chair of the Special Region 1 Administrative Committee, U Peng Daxun (U Peng Deren), has stated that “Operation 1027” will not be completely halted. He said that gaining power in Shan State Special Region 1 is the first step in their national agenda, and they will strive for regional development based on the “Special Region 1 Constitution.” 1 On 14 January 2024, the MNDAA announced the abolition of all orders and directives and administrative mechanisms issued by the military and its subordinate Kokang group and Shan State’s Special Region 1, including Laukkaing. They stated that they would fully reinstate the original laws and rules of the Special Region 1. On 22 May 2023, the MNDAA announced that they had imposed death sentences, life imprisonment, and sentences not exceeding 10 years for crimes such as murder, causing death through cruel methods, and kidnapping and killing. Also on 24 April 2024, the MNDAA publicly executed three of its members in Laukkaing, including one at the district chief level, accusing them of involvement in murders and kidnappings. This action led to criticism against the MNDAA. 2 Then, the Haigeng Agreement broke down on 25 June 2024 and the MNDAA led the second round of “Operation 1027” along with allied forces in Lashio Township of northern Shan State. On 14 July 2024, the MNDAA department of political affairs issued rules for rewarding all those who defect from the military. These rules included guarantees of safety and monetary rewards ranging from 1 million to 1 billion kyat, depending on the circumstances. At present, the MNTJP/MNDAA, led by U Peng Daxun (U Peng Deren), has established the Special Region 1 Administrative Committee based on the territories they have recaptured. They are carrying out administrative, judicial, and public service functions. At the same time, they continue to intensify their armed resistance against the military. Armed clash events with the military A total of over 90 armed clash events took place between the military and the MNDAA between January 2020 and the end of June 2024. The MNDAA has often taken part in the battles against the military in alliance with the TNLA and the KIA. Armed clash events between EROs In 2024, two armed clash events took place between the SSPP/SSA and MNDAA. 1 2024 New Year’s message from U Peng Deren, Chair of Shan State’s Special Region (1) Administrative Committee, The Kokang, 1 January 2024
Contact Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Kokang311 Reference: Deciphering Myanmar’s Peace Process – A Reference Guide (2023 – 2024) |
