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ABOUT THE

(NCUB)


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NCUB MEMBER COMPOSITION

National Council of The Union of BurmaNCUB

Formed in1992. Election every three years.

National Democratic Front (NDF)Ethnic alliance

Formed in 1976

Democratic Alliance of Burma (DAB)Ethnic Alliance & Democratic Organizations

Formed in 1988Congress every three years

Members of Parliament Union (MPU)30 members

Conference every four years where the

National League for DemocracyLiberated Area (NLD-LA)

Election every three years

1) Arakan Liberation Party (ALP)2) Chin National Front (CNF)

3) Karen National Union (KNU)4) Lahu Democratic Union (LDU)

1) All Burma Students Democratic Front2) All Burma Young Monks Union3) All Burma Muslim Union4) Arakan Liberation Party5) Chin National Front

President U Bo Thaung

Secretary U Myint SoePresident - Daw San San - Rangoon Div: MP/MPUSecretary- U Thein Oo- Mandalay Div: MP/MPUMember - Dr. Sein Win - Pegu Div: MP /NCGUB

Front (PSLF)6) Pa-Oh National Liberation

Organization (PNLO)7) Wa National Organization

(WNO)8) New Mon State Party (NMSP)

7) Lahu Democratic Union8) Palaung State Liberation Front9) Pa-Oh National Liberation Organization10) Wa National Organization11) Muslim Liberation Organization Burma12) Overseas Burmese Liberation Front13) Peoples Liberation Front

em er - r. an ung - rrawa ay v:Member - Khun Markoban - Karenni MP /NCGUBMember - Dr. Tint Swe - Mandalay Div: MP /NCGUBMember - Bo Hla Tint Mandalay Div: MP /NCGUBMember Hkun Myint Tun Mon State: MP /NCGUB

15) Myeik Dawei United Front16) Naga National League for Democracy17) Peoples Defense Force18) Peoples Progressive Front19) Democratic Party for New Society20) Network for Democracy and Development21) Federation of Trade Unions -Burma

In Burma

23) Burma Labour Solidarity Organization24) Democratic Party of Arakan

25)Burma Point(USA)


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NCUB ELECTED LEADERSHIP-PresidiumAugust 2010 August 2013

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Presidium

. aw av arc a aw a rman a ona emocra c ron

Karen National Union (KNU)2. U Bo Thaung Vice Chairman (1) National League for Democracy /

1990 MP elect

3. Saw Ah Toe Vice Chairman (2) Democratic Alliance of Burma /

Karen National Union (KNU)

4. Daw San San Vice Chairman (3) MPU / 1990 MP elect from NLD

5. Khaing Soe Naing Aung member National Democratic Front /

Arakan Liberation Party (ALP)

6. U Aye Saung member Democratic Alliance of Burma /

Peoples Liberation Front

7. Khoon Mar Ko Ban member MPU / 1990 MP elect from UNLD/

NCGUB

8. Dr. Aye Kyaw member National League for Democracy-

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NCUB ELECTED LEADERSHIP-SecretariatAugust 2010 August 2013

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Secretariat

1.U Maung Maung General Secretary Democratic Alliance of Burma/

e era on o ra e n ons- urma

(FTUB)2. U Aung Moe Zaw Joint Gen Sec (1) Democratic Alliance of Burma/

Democratic Party for New SocietyDPNS

3.U Myint Thein Joint Gen Sec (2) National League for Democracy-

Liberated Area (NLD-LA)

4. Saw Hla Ngwe member Democratic Alliance of Burma/ Karen National Union (KNU)

5. U Hla Oo member MPU / 1990 MP elect for NLD

6. Mahn Nyein Maung member National Democratic Front/

Karen National Union (KNU)

7. U Kyaw Kyaw member Democratic Alliance of Burma/

Network for Democracy andDevelopment (NDD)

8. U Min Lwin member Democratic Alliance of Burma/

Federation of Trade Unions-Burma

(FTUB)

9. Hkun Myint Tun member MPU / 1990 MP elect for NLD


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NCUB FUNCTIONS & STRUCTUREPresidium and Secretariat

Policy Forum

SecretariatAdministration & Implementation of NCUB programs

Financial Committee

Self funding / Fund raisingNCUB Offices

HQ Thailand / West Burma / Tokyo / Europe / New Zealand

Washington DC / New York / Ft. Wayne / San Francisco

Consultation with Member Organizations

Political Defiance CommitteeRaising awareness within Burma

Advocacy

Cooperation Non-NCUB OrganizationsKarenni National Peoples Party (KNPP)

Restoration Council for Shan States (RCSS) Worker & Farmer Affairs CommitteeReports / Research / Policy

Or anizin Committeev ns u ons

Burma Lawyers Council (BLC)Women League of Burma (WLB)

Advocacy /

Build up democratic organizations and ethnic organizations


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ROLE OF THE NCUB SECRETARIAT

Implement the NCUBs political directives.

Ensure all relevant organizations maintain focus and energy inactivities pertaining to their respective issues.

Coordinate member organizations.

Coordinate with or anizations outside of NCUB.

Advocate NCUB political objectives within Burma, the Burmeseex atriate communit and the international communit and ive

political guidelines to the various organizations, communities andactivists related to the pro-democracy movement.


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DECISIONS OF THE

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CONGRESS OF THE NCUBPolitical Objectives1) To bring an end to the military dictatorship in Burma2) To create internal peace in the country3) To restore democracy to the country4) To build a Federal Union

Political Programs Facilitate substantive political talks that will lead to a tripartite dialogue in Burma; Support and assist the efforts of the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

and the Committee representing the People's Parliament; Support and assist the legitimate ethnic nationality political parties, the United Nationalities League for

Democracy, and the United Nationalities Alliance; Organize and support collective action against Burmas military regime; Strongly oppose the military regime's sham convention and nullify the outcome of that convention; Develop greater support for the democracy movement within the international community and intensify

international pressure on the Burmese military regime while striving for the United Nations Security Council toact against the regime;

With a view to achieving national reconciliation and restoring democracy, build mutual understanding andwork on matters of mutual interest with ceasefire forces and ethnic nationalit forces which are not members

of the NCUB, as well as other forces opposed to the Burmese regime; Strive for the revelation of truth about injustices committed against the common people and for action to be

taken against those responsible, in particular the murderous attack on NLD supporters and members atTabayin;

Make necessary preparations that will assist in the building of a federal union in the future; Encoura e and su ort the ust defensive war bein wa ed b the ethnic nationalities and democratic forces; Undertake capacity building programs that will contribute to the further strengthening of the democracy

movement;

Methodically study the political, military, diplomatic, and other maneuvers of the Burmese military regime inorder to improve and strengthen the political activities of the NCUB.


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REQUEST TO THE

1. Support the adoption of sanctions against the regime. Increase economic and other sanctions against the military regime. . Note: These sanctions do not hurt the people of Burma because international assets rarely benefit

anyone other than junta members. Rather, they cripple the financial assets of the regime andsupport to the activities of the pro-democracy movement.

. . The junta continues to openly defy the United Nations by arresting additional protesters and

dissenters and refusing open conversation with pro-democracy leaders. The junta has demonstrated that it has no intention of instituting real change unless forced to do so

by the international community.

forced labor, and illicit drug trade have become hallmarks of this brutal regime, threatening bothregional and international peace and security.

The only appropriate response is a binding resolution from the UN. We request the international community to support our efforts to deny the junta Burmas seat at the

United Nations General Assembly.

3. Work through the United Nations to establish a permanent UN office in Rangoon. The United Nations cannot monitor the juntas compliance with its international obligations

because the junta controls access to Burma.

to:1) coordinate and facilitate dialogue and reconciliation

2) monitor violations of international law.


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REQUEST TO THE

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY cont.

4. Work to establish a coordinated international policy towards Burma.

Consistent and united pressure from the international community is essential to bring about a

democratic transition in Burma. Individual states should coordinate their policies towards Burma.

- The NCUB now runs on contributions from overseas communities. The NCUB requires

funds to complete its work on political activities within Burma and fulfill its role as an alliancethat coordinates the ethnic minority groups and other democratic organizations. The

activities of the NCUB will help to change the political dynamics within Burma. The NCUB continues to plan for a democratic future in Burma, aimed at establishing a

democratically elected coalition government and has drafted a constitution based onfederalist principles. NCUB is part of a united front forged to bring together the various ethnicgroups and political parties in preparation for democracy.

The NCUB needs additional funds to continue these efforts. The NCUB needs funding and resources to train additional activists and continue

rac ng e uman r g s a uses y e reg me. We request members of the international community to use their political strength tohelp fund all Burmese pro-democracy groups and their activities.


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ROLES OF NCUB


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ROLE OF THEL

Consult with ethnic organizations, ethnic communitiesand ceasefire organizations on:

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- Essential components of national accords

Individual member organizations work on theconstitutions for their respective ethnic states


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ROLE OF THE

Inform member or anizations about NCUB ob ectivesand programs and promote these policies internally

member organization

(nearly 2 million Burmese migrants in Thailand) aboutthe Federal Constitution and NCUBs programs

Educate community organizations inside of Burma abouttheir basic rights and the right to interact with the


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ROLE OF THENATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY

LIBERATED AREA (NLD-LA)

Educate and organize NLD members inside Burma to bemore politically assertive

Organize NLD members to address economic and socialissues affectin the eo le inside Burma

Organize and stimulate NLD members to begin non-violent low-risk actions of olitical defiance

Work with the NCUB Federal Affairs Committee to draft


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ROLE OF THE

Organize the members of national parliaments ofASEAN countries to build and expand a caucus for a

Organize members of international political alliances (i.e.

representatives of other countries to expand support forthe democracy movement

Promote the Federal Constitution among MPs insideBurma and organize their support for the Constitution


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TASKS OF THE

AFFAIR MMITTEE


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TASKS OF THE NCUB

Continue consultations and participatory processes to

Work on the draft of the Basic Princi les A reements.

Support the work of the ethnic nationalities in their work on-

Advocate the principles of democratic federalism and

promote the Federal Constitution


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TASKS OF THE NCUBFOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (FAC)

Conduct advocacy within the international community

Specific advocacy targets include: Neighboring countries

ASEAN member countries and the ASEAN Inter-ParliamentaryMyanmar Caucus (AIPMC)

Countries in Asia

EU member countries

United Nations General Assembly; UN specialized agenciesand commissions

International political collectives (i.e. Council of Asian Liberalsand Democrats, Liberal International)


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TASKS OF THE NCUB

POLITICAL DEFIANCE COMMITTEE PDC

o y e a rea y es a s e ne wor o suppor an

Committee Representing the Peoples Parliament (CRPP)initiatives

Intensify organization of activists at various levels so they will beprepared to closely support the political initiatives of the NLD andCRPP

Communicate and explain about the NCUBs initiatives to variouspolitical parties inside Burma -- An all inclusive approach that will

compel the SPDC to respond


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NCUB STATEMENTS & PRESS


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NCUB Acclaims Passage of the Tom Lantos

Press Release 30 July 2008

The National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) acclaims the United States Government for enacting the Tom - . . . ,

passed unanimously by both chambers of the United States Congress, and signed today by President Bush,

constitutes the strongest sanctions against the Burmese Military Junta to date by cutting off revenue sources thatthe Junta uses to terrorize and murder innocent citizens of Burma.

This Act not only eliminates revenue for the Junta by closing loopholes in Burmas gems trade with the UnitedStates com an with an investment in Burma subsidized b American tax a ers to voluntaril divest from Burma.The NCUB applauds Congress for its attention to this important issue. While it is regrettable that the Act does notrequire Chevron to divest from Burma, the NCUB deeply appreciates the United States Congress interest, asexpressed in the statue, in the continued physical safety of the human rights victims whom Chevron/Unocal settledwith in 2004.

The NCUB expresses tremendous gratitude to the late Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA) for his leadership asthe primary author of this Act. The NCUB will always remember Representative Lantos for his uncompromising,influential, and unwavering support of the Burmese peoples non-violent struggle for freedom, democracy, andhuman rights.

Additionally, the NCUB would like to recognize and thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Representative HowardBerman (D-CA), and Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) for their leadership in championing this Act. Their resolve for andcommitment to freedom for the people of Burma enabled the passage of this landmark Act.

The NCUB supports the strongest possible sanctions against the Burmese Military Junta and their corporateenablers as a means of pressuring the Junta to negotiate with democracy leaders and transition to democracy.The NCUB believes that sanctions are an integral part of the international strategy aimed at assisting the non-violent efforts to build a democratic state in Burma.

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Statement Condemning the SPDCs IntrusionAgainst the Kokang Ceasefire Organization

The National Council of the Union of Burma NCUB strongly condemns the intrusion of the SPDC troops into theKokang Longai areas and their unlawful intrusion under the pretence of investigation into the Kokang Nationalea er s ome. s n rus on mus e s oppe mme a e y an as e n e a a e ar y asannounced, the Kokang people should be respected to resolve their internal issues by themselves.

The National Council of the Union of Burma NCUB would like to point out the true nature of the SPDCsconstitution where, an provision states of Kokang self-administered Area and even before that constitution isinforced, the ethnic rights is shattered.

The use of force to intrude KoKang territory after Kokangs refusal to turn themselves into border guard forceunder the supervision of the SPDC military is not only an attack on the national issues of the Ko Kang but also aninsult to the political standings of the ceasefire ethnic organizations who are in an alliance with the Kokang.

The SPDC is also neglecting the request by the authorities of neighboring Yunan province who had requestedthem to stop acts that would lead to instability on the border area. In fact the SPDC is the culprit which is actingruthlessly to disturb the stability on the border and causing havoc.

The National Council of the Union of Burma respectfully urges the leaders of Kokang to recall the Monekoe crisisand settle their disagreements in a peaceful way. The SPDCs intrusion through use of military strength intoKokang territory and taking control of the area is proof that the SPDC will continue destroying all ethnicna ona es a are n e cease re one a er e o er an ere s no o er way u o un e an co ec ve y

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Statement on SPDCs inability to hold elections in many areas of Burma

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The SPDC is going to hold a sham general election on November 7, 2010 with the purpose of legitimizing military dictatorship, indefinitely. However, it

has to announce its inability to hold elections in many frontier areas of Burma.

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areas and the people in the country.

It should be noted that the areas where the elections will not be held are areas of the peoples, who have called for a democratic federal system ofgovernance.

These areas are situated all alon the borders of Burma as well as in the middle of the countr . The ose different roblems to the SPDC, but the

significant conclusion is that the SPDC is unraveling.

It is also evident that the claim of the SPDC for its 2008 Constitution to have received the approval of majority of the population (92% of the vote) isfraudulent, for the SPDC had claimed that these areas massively voted also in favor of its Constitution, in the referendum.

These areas are where the majority of the ethnic nationalities live and where successive military regimes have used brute military force to implement

their ethnic cleansing policy of total destruction, displacement and control of the peoples. The policy has not worked and it never will work.

Peace and reconciliation are what the peoples of Burma want and need. They want a fair, transparent and inclusive political process which will

guarantee freedom, equality and selfdetermination of all the peoples and the rights of the individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex or origin of birth.

The SPDC must stop its sham election, discontinue the inequitable political process it has been conducting and start dialogue with all stake holders, for. , ,

oppose the election process, which will not lead to peace and stability in the country.

The United Nations and the international community need to hammer some sense into the head of the SPDC regime and call on it to establishnationwide ceasefire for starting an inclusive political dialogue.

It is achievable. NCUB states that a coordinated effort by the United Nations, the EU, the international community and regional countries now will bringositive ste s towards durable eace and stabil it in Burma.



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