High-Level Mediation

The main element in this programme is peace talks through the Ethnic Nationalities Mediators Fellowship (ENMF). At present representatives from five ethnic nationalities actively participate as members of the ENMF. There are five different ENMF groups, operating respectively in Kachin, Karen, Kayah, Chin and Mon states. Each group operates independently and responds to the situation in its own area. Shalom (Nyein) Foundation’s Director Rev. Dr. Saboi Jum is directly involved in the on-going post-ceasefire talks with the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO). With regard to non-ceasefire groups, SF’s involvement in the mediation process is through ENMF members. This includes facilitating the preparation process with the members, linking with key military officers and networking among the mediators.

The ENMF groups have built good relationships with both government officials and the armed groups. They attempt to facilitate mediation between the sides. In some instances however, the government directly talks with the armed ethnic groups. However, a very recent development in Kachin state has demonstrated that mediators can actively engage in the ongoing peace process.


Leaders from different Ethnic Nationalities met with UN Special Envoy Razali in 2003.

Additionally, SF convenes a forum for armed group leaders from the ceasefire groups, in which they can come together as part of an on-going dialogue process. Given the current political situation, it is not easy for the armed groups to meet. However, one forum where they can meet is the Kachin Traditional Harvest Dinner, organised by SF since 2001. This is a high-profile occasion, attended by the government’s high-ranking official respective military commanders, the various armed groups, religious leaders, and ENMF members as well as community leaders.


Ethnic Leaders meeting in 2004

 

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