Myanmar peace process

From 25 June to 27 June 2025, the [[State Administration Council]] junta's National Unity and Peacemaking Coordination Committee held a Peace Forum in [[Naypyidaw]] with the remaining signatories of the [[Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement]] (except for the [[Restoration Council of Shan State]]), the [[United Wa State Army]], the [[Shan State Progress Party]], and the [[National Democratic Alliance Army]]. Among the topics discussed were: the end of conscription during election periods, a constitutional review conference, the release of political dissidents, and claims for fair elections.<ref> [https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/over-120-recommendations-presented-at-peace-forum-2025 Over 120 recommendations presented at Peace Forum 2025] June 28, 2025. [[Eleven Myanmar]].</ref>

From 25 June to 27 June 2025, the [[State Administration Council]] junta's National Unity and Peacemaking Coordination Committee held a Peace Forum in [[Naypyidaw]] with the remaining signatories of the [[Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement]] (except for the [[Restoration Council of Shan State]]), the [[United Wa State Army]], the [[Shan State Progress Party]], and the [[National Democratic Alliance Army]]. Among the topics discussed were: the end of conscription during election periods, a constitutional review conference, the release of political dissidents, and claims for fair elections.<ref> [https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/over-120-recommendations-presented-at-peace-forum-2025 Over 120 recommendations presented at Peace Forum 2025] June 28, 2025. [[Eleven Myanmar]].</ref>

However, the Peace Forum received criticism from anti-junta groups for attempting to legitimize military rule for international audiences and repeating the same mistakes of the [[Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong|21st century Panglong Peace Conference]].<ref> [https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/yet-another-peace-ploy-from-myanmars-junta.html/ Yet Another Peace Ploy from Myanmar’s Junta]. July 2, 2025. [[Bertil Lintner]]. [[The Irrawaddy]].</ref> <ref> [https://mmpeacemonitor.org/en/en-news/knu-responds-to-claims-of-arms-buildup-under-nld-government/ KNU responds to claims of arms buildup under NLD government]. June 26, 2025.[[Burma News International|Karen Information Center]].</ref><ref> [https://myanmar-now.org/mm/news/64529/ Junta to discuss plans for 2025 elections at Naypyitaw Peace Forum]. June 25, 2025. [[Myanmar Now]].</ref>

However, the Peace Forum received criticism from anti-junta groups for attempting to legitimize military rule for international audiences and repeating the same mistakes of the [[Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong|21st century Panglong Peace Conference]].<ref> [https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/yet-another-peace-ploy-from-myanmars-junta.html/ Yet Another Peace Ploy from Myanmar’s Junta]. July 2, 2025. [[Bertil Lintner]]. [[The Irrawaddy]].</ref> <ref> [https://mmpeacemonitor.org/en/en-news/knu-responds-to-claims-of-arms-buildup-under-nld-government/ KNU responds to claims of arms buildup under NLD government]. June 26, 2025.[[Burma News International|Karen Information Center]].</ref><ref> [https://myanmar-now.org/mm/news/64529/ Junta to discuss plans for 2025 elections at Naypyitaw Peace Forum]. June 25, 2025. [[Myanmar Now]].</ref> <ref> [https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-armed-groups-rebuff-juntas-cooperation-appeal Myanmar armed groups rebuff junta’s ‘cooperation’ appeal]. July 5, 2025. [[Agence France-Presse]].</ref>

== Past attempts at, and steps towards, peace ==

== Past attempts at, and steps towards, peace ==