Thein Sein wants peace without changing 2008 Constitution

During the meeting held between the government and the Shan State Army South, 12 points were raised and discussed but only two were implemented, Myanmar Times news reported.

Comments were issued by Lieutenant General YawdSerk who spearhead SSA-South’s political wing, the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) during a meeting with ethnic political parties to discuss the peace process in Myanmar in Yangon last June 14.

Since they were permitted to establish liaison offices, they have opened in 16 townships in Shan State. Discussions with political parties and with the public are now open. Talks could be held for people living in urban areas as compared to those living in villages where they are intimidated by the government.

Lt Gen YawdSerk further added that the formation of Peace monitoring committee in Shan State has been requested, and yet no action has been taken by the government.

Ceasefire has been discussed many times at Union level but still 70 clashes have been registered between the two parties. Building mutual understanding and trust could not possibly meet.

Question was raised by the chairman of the Arakan League for Democracy, U Aye TharAung on what was the outcome of the meeting between President Thein Sein, the government officials and the SSA-South’s.

Lt Gen YawdSerk said that peace can be possibly attained without the constitution being amended but at some point he emphasized that amending the constitution is vital. Changing the constitution can be done little by little, the report said.