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Date of Formation – 8 March 2021 Sector-Based Groups – 5 Member Organizations – 27 Special Observers – 1 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nucc.federal Website – NUCC Myanmar/Burma (nucc-federal.org) Similar to the NUG, the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) is in dire need of reform. While it comprises organizations opposing the military junta through various means, the NUCC’s progress has been notably slow. The People’s Assembly, intended to be held every six months, has only been convened twice in over four years. The third People’s Assembly, scheduled for October 2024, showed no signs of occurring. The inability to hold regular People’s Assemblies, a key measure of the NUCC’s accountability, highlights its leadership weaknesses. Particularly, the 21-point proposals and recommendations issued after the second People’s Assembly indicate that the NUCC lacks the capacity to effectively oversee or guide the NUG. There are also gaps in understanding and trust-building among council members, including the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH). The NUCC even cautioned the NUG against a joint political stance with three EROs, claiming it overstepped the Federal Democracy Charter. 7 In essence, the diversity of the NUCC’s constituent groups reflects the inclusivity of the Spring Revolution. However, the varying objectives, priorities, and short- and long-term goals of these groups have slowed the NUCC’s momentum. Despite demonstrating collective strength for abolishing the military dictatorship and building a Federal Democratic Union, the NUCC’s inability to achieve visible progress has led to criticism and dissatisfaction from the public and resistance forces. On 3 February 2025, a joint statement involving the NUCC outlined six political objectives for establishing a Federal Democratic Union, emphasizing equality, the people’s will, and a bottom-up federalism approach to strengthen states/federal units and, ultimately, the union. The statement included the NUG, CRPH, the National League for Democracy (NLD), and the Chin Brotherhood (CB). 8 The upcoming third People’s Assembly offers hope for a significant step forward for the NUCC. Whether it can overcome current crises and obstacles in the military and political landscape remains to be seen. 7. Was the NUCC’s Second People’s Assembly Successful?, Bi WNR, Issue 142, BNI-MPM, Apr 2024 Reference: Deciphering Myanmar’s Peace Process – A Reference Guide (2024 – 2025) |