United Wa State Party/ United Wa State Army – UWSP/UWSA |
| Founded – 17 April 1989 Headquarters – Pangkham (Pangsang) Active territories – Pangsang, Mongma, Pangwai, Namphan, Mongpauk, Mongyan, Hopang, Matman, Mongton, Mong Hsat, Tachileik, Mong Pan and Mong Yawng. Size – Over 30,000 Chairman – Bao Youxiang Commander-in-Chief – Bao Junpiang (aka) U Bao Ai Chan Secretary – U Bao Ai Kham Since the military coup, the UWSP/UWSA, which has been holding talks with the military, called for the designation of the “Wa” region as an autonomous state. The military has agreed in principle to this demand. Following the meeting of the FPNCC on 15 and 16 March 2023, where the UWSP/UWSA plays a prominent role, it released a seven- point statement. 1 Among its points was an expression of appreciation for the Chinese government’s mediation efforts aimed at resolving Myanmar’s internal conflict and collaborating to stabilize the border region. Regarding “Operation 1027” of the 3BHA that started on 27 October 2023, the UWSP/UWSA urged all conflicting forces to exercise restraint and implement a ceasefire as soon as possible. The UWSP/UWSA allowed the people displaced by the armed conflict in northern Shan State to stay in the Wa Self-Administered Division and issued temporary residency permits to them. 2 On 5 January 2024, the UWSA troops entered and took positions in Hopang and Panlong, where the military was based. The MNDAA and allied forces launched an offensive against military camps near Hopang. 3 According to the 2008 Constitution, Hopang and Panlong towns were designated within the Wa Self-Administered Division. These towns were under the control of the military. On 10 January 2024, the military council officially handed over the two towns seized during Operation 1027, to the UWSP/UWSA in Wa State. It can be said that the UWSP/ UWSA could capture the two towns from the military without firing a single shot. As Chair-1 of the FPNCC, the UWSP/UWSA is resolving frictions, disputes and armed conflicts among the EROs in northern Shan State. Clashes with the military There have been no armed clash events with the military. Clashes with EROs In April 2022, there were armed clash events between the UWSA and RCSS/SSA. 1 The statement released by FPNCC after its meeting, WSTV, 16 March 2023
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