27-837: Chinland , officially the State of Chinland , is a self-governing polity in Southeast Asia . Its claimed territory encompasses Myanmar 's Chin State . It controls approximately one third of the Chin State in western Myanmar, along the borders with Bangladesh and India . The state was established following the adoption of the Chinland Constitution on 6 December 2023 by the Chin National Front (CNF) and local administration organisations, establishing
54-594: A bottom-up approach for the establishment of future federal union in Myanmar. The Chinland Council, composed of 27 CNF members, 14 MPs and 68 members of local administrations, received the support of 14 of the 17 recognised local administration organisations in Chin State, with the exception of Falam , Tedim , Kanpetlet, Matupi and Mindat . On 17 May 2024, the National Unity Government and
81-644: A federal union is one of its main goals and that the Chinland Council and Government will work in coordination with the democratic National Unity Government , the National Unity Consultative Council , and other "federal units." Furthermore, some members of the previous Interim Chin National Consultative Council , established in 2021, have rejected the authority of the Chinland Council, fearing
108-400: A fundamental moral freedom but also as a necessary condition of political freedom and by extension the freedom and autonomy of any political structure . John Locke further developed this idea, arguing that genuine freedom requires cognitive self-discipline and self-government. He believed that man's capacity for self-governance is the source of all freedom. He believed that freedom is not
135-532: A person or group to exercise all necessary functions of regulation without intervention from an external authority . It may refer to personal conduct or to any form of institution , such as family units , social groups , affinity groups , legal bodies , industry bodies , religions , and political entities of various degrees. Self-governance is closely related to various philosophical and socio-political concepts such as autonomy , independence , self-control , self-discipline , and sovereignty . In
162-768: A possession but an action, that is, it is not something that you have but something you do. Locke proposes that rationality is the key to true agency and autonomy, and that political governance is enabled by the governing of one's own judgement . His political philosophy was a prominent influence on Immanuel Kant , and was later taken up in part by the Founding Fathers of the United States . The nature of self-governance, that freedom relies upon self-regulation, has further been explored by contemporary academics Gilles Deleuze , Michel Foucault , Judith Butler , William E. Connolly , and others. Self-governance
189-520: A ratification of the constitution would lead to the dissolution of the ICNCC. Moreover, the Chin community has had a mixed reaction to the formation of the Chinland Council. Many have hailed it as a milestone in Chin history, but others doubt its validity and inclusivity due to the absence of some stakeholders in its formation. While the Chinland Council claims to be the sole representative of Chin interests,
216-445: Is closely linked to the idea of self-governance because it emphasizes the importance of individuals and groups being able to take control of their own lives and to make decisions about their own future. It is also closely linked to the idea of autonomy, which refers to the ability of individuals and groups to make decisions for themselves, without external influence or control. The means of self-governance usually comprises some or all of
243-402: Is formed to serve Chin people's security services and protect an enemy from the illegal Myanmar Army. The total strength of active personnel under the command of CJDC is approximated to be around 15,000. From August to October 2021, it was reported that at least 40 clashes occurred between junta troops and CDF in various townships. CJDC claimed that at least 1,029 Tatmadaw soldiers were killed in
270-404: Is necessary for true freedom. Plato believed that individuals or groups cannot achieve freedom unless they govern their own pleasures and desires, and instead will be in a state of enslavement. He states that self-mastery is the ability to be one's own master, it means being able to control one's own impulses and desires, rather than being controlled by them. Accordingly, this principle is not only
297-415: Is not just a philosophical concept but also a practical one. It can be seen in various forms such as self-regulation, self-control, self-management and self-leadership. It is an important concept in the fields of management, leadership, and governance, and is seen as a key to achieving personal and organizational goals. Self-governance can also be seen in the context of community and society, where it refers to
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#1732781040239324-418: Is therefore a fundamental tenet of many democracies , republics and nationalist governments. Mohandas Gandhi 's term " swaraj " is a branch of this self-rule ideology. Henry David Thoreau was a major proponent of self-rule in lieu of immoral governments. This principle has been explored in philosophy for centuries, with figures in ancient Greek philosophy such as Plato positing that self-mastery
351-639: The Chin National Army as the state's only national army. Nonetheless, local administrations still maintain their own armed forces, most of them as part of the Chinland Defense Force and organised in the Chin Joint Defense Committee . The townland and regional divisions of Chinland are as follows: The flag used by the Chinland Council is identical to that of the Chin National Front , which differs from
378-464: The military junta . The CDF claims that they do not attack the military without cause and that they always issue a warning, such as releasing detainees and refraining from using violence against civilians. If the military does not respond, guerrilla or other action follows. They promise to return their weapons and disband if the revolution is successful. CDFs are members of CJDC (Chinland Joint Defense Committee). Chinland Joint Defense Committee (CJDC)
405-673: The CDF- Mara , CDF- Paletwa , CDF- Thantlang , CDF–Zophei, CDF-Lautu, and CDF–Senthang, alongside the Chin National Army (CNA), launched an offensive on Chin Brotherhood Alliance member the Maraland Defence Force after the MDF reportedly killed a CNA soldier and detained several CDF-Mara soldiers. The Chinland Defense Force's stated goals are to protect civilians from the ruling military junta , abolition of
432-399: The Chin State's previous flag. It consists of three horizontal bands of red, white and blue, charged with two hornbills in the center. While claiming to strive for a "federal democratic union", the constitution did not discuss Chinland's status with respect to Myanmar , leading to speculation about potential separatism. However, the Chinland Council's constitution does explicitly state that
459-738: The Chin State-Rakhine State border, underscoring the ongoing divisions and armed confrontations within Chinland. On 20 May 2024, the Zomi Community of Queensland Inc. condemned the CNA for what they described as invading peaceful Zomi-inhabited areas in Myanmar through the villages of Muallum and Cingpikot in the Tedim, Tonzang, and Cikha townships, forcing villagers to flee and endure days without food or water. They emphasized that
486-471: The Chinland Council as its governing body and changing the former name of Chin State to Chinland. This constitution was objected to by resistance groups from 5 townships (Falam, Tedim, Kanpetlet, Mindat and Matupi) out of the 9 townships in Chin State. The constitution aimed at creating a nation state for the Chin people following the principles of self-determination with a "coming together federal vision", i.e.,
513-547: The Chinland Council held an online meeting for the first time. Although the details of the meeting were not stated, both parties agreed to hold more meetings in the future. Chinland's government is divided in three branches — executive, legislative and judiciary — overseen by the Chinland Council, expected to fully establish the three branches by January 2024. The executive is expected to include 15 ministries, among which ministries for Defense, Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Immigration. The Chinland Constitution also establishes
540-462: The Zomi, a peace-loving community, have endured the CNA's oppressive actions for the past 20 years and called for solidarity and condemnation of these actions, asserting that anyone supporting or funding the CNA's violence and human rights abuses is equally responsible for these atrocities. Self-governance Self-governance , self-government , self-sovereignty , or self-rule is the ability of
567-443: The ability of individuals to take responsibility for their own actions and the actions of their community. Additionally, self-governance is also closely related to the concept of self-determination. Self-determination refers to the idea that individuals and groups have the right to govern themselves, to make decisions about their own lives and to determine their own future and political status without outside interference. This concept
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#1732781040239594-487: The clashes and lost 58 of their own in 2021. Following the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, many protests occurred against the new military junta. Coup opponents peacefully protested by banging pots and pans at night and staging online and offline strikes. The Military Council responded harshly using violence to quell the protests, arresting citizens and torching homes. Civilian militias began to spring up throughout
621-712: The conflict for territorial gains. On 31 January 2024, tensions escalated when the Chinland Defense Forces (CDF), alongside the Chin National Army (CNA), launched an offensive against the Maraland Defence Force (MDF), a member of the Chin Brotherhood Alliance, following the alleged killing of a CNA soldier and detention of CDF-Mara soldiers by the MDF. Subsequent clashes occurred in Paletwa Township near
648-508: The context of nation states , self-governance is called national sovereignty which is an important concept in international law . In the context of administrative division , a self-governing territory is called an autonomous region . Self-governance is also associated with political contexts in which a population or demographic becomes independent from colonial rule , absolute government , absolute monarchy , or any government that they perceive does not adequately represent them. It
675-612: The country to oppose the coup and to ensure the safety of their own areas. Two ethnic armed organizations operated in Chin State , the Chin National Front 's Chin National Army and the Zomi Revolutionary Army . However, the groups were unable to properly reach and safeguard the Chin townships, prompting the formation of the Chinland Defense Force on April 4, 2021. On 31 January, 2024,
702-486: The establishment of Chinland has not been universally accepted within the Chin community. The Chin Brotherhood Alliance , formed on 30 December 2023, comprises several ethnic armed organizations active in Chin State, including the Chin National Defence Force, PDF-Zoland, and various Chinland Defense Forces. This alliance opposes the Chinland Council's authority, criticizing it for taking advantage of
729-566: The following: Chinland Defense Forces [REDACTED] Myanmar ( SAC ) Non-state opponents: The Chinland Defense Force ( Burmese : ချင်းဒေသကာကွယ်ရေးတပ်ဖွဲ့ , romanized : Chīn Deithạ Kakweyēi Tathpwẹ , lit. 'Chin Region Defense Army';; abbreviated: CDF) is a rebel group in Myanmar . It was formed in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état to protect Chin State from
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