Announcement of Tamoenye/Lonhtang/Shaukhaw People’s Militia (Local)

Letter No. 01, Ta Ma Nya-La Hta-Ra Hta, 2007
Date: 15 November, 2007
Tamoenye/Lonhtang/Shaukhaw People’s Militia (Local) was formed in Kutkai Township, Shan State (North), on 13-10-1972 to ensure security and the rule of law and to carry out regional development work under the leadership of the Tatmadaw.
In the past, we worked together with the Tatmadaw to put an end to the internal insurgency and to ensure community peace in the region. Upholding ‘Our Three Main National Causes’, we are still working with Union Spirit for security and regional development according to the guidelines laid down by the government.
Now, the meetings are being held between Minister U Aung Kyi, appointed as Minister for Relations, and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with a view to forging national reconsolidation and we welcome these meetings.
The 12 November 2007 statement by the National League for Democracy implies that it would represent the wishes and interests of political parties, political forces and national races and it was their duty. In reality, it is against our wishes and therefore we do not accept it.
We announce that we will work in cooperation for successful realization of the seven-step Road Map under the leadership of the Tatmadaw Government.We hereby announce that we Militia (local) groups will continue to take part in implementing the State’s seven-step Road Map under the leadership of with theTatmadaw government.
Tamoenye Militia (Local) Group Lonhtang Militia (Local) Group Shaukhaw Militia (Local) Group