| 7 EAO Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Dates active | 18 March 2024 (2024-03-18) – present |
| Groups | |
| Ideology | Federalism |
| Wars | the internal conflict in Myanmar |
The 7 EAO Alliance is a coalition of seven ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Myanmar.
Details
Led by General Yawd Serk, the alliance includes signatories of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) such as the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), Pa-O National Liberation Organisation (PNLO), Lahu Democratic Union (LDU), Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), and Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army-Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC). The objectives pursued by the 7 EAO Alliance include: establishing a federal democratic union, fostering peace through political dialogue, engaging in negotiations with stakeholders, and addressing the country's political crisis. The 7 EAO Alliance was formed on 18 March 2024.[1][2][3][4]
On 3 December 2025, the leader of KNU/KNLA PC, Saw Kyaw Nyunt, called for Aung San Suu Kyi (who was imprisoned after the 2021 Myanmar coup d'etat) to be included as a "key stakeholder [in addressing the nationwide crisis]."[5]
References
- "MM Peace Monitor – 7 NCA Signatories Form 7 EAO Alliance with Focus on Federal Union and Peace". MM Peace Monitor. 19 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- "Seven Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups Revamp Peace Process Team". The Irrawaddy. 19 March 2024. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- "Signatory Organizations to NCA Announce New Name: 7 EAO Alliance". Karen News. 20 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- "Rocky Start for New Bloc of Myanmar EAOs Formed to Join Junta Peace Talks". The Irrawaddy. 12 April 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Should Be Included in Political Crisis Negotiations". CNI Myanmar. 3 December 2025. Archived from the original on 18 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.