The Chinland Council is the legislature of the self-governing polity the State of Chinland. It was formed on 6 December 2023 following the adoption of the Chinland Constitution by the Chinland Convention that was ratified by 235 representatives of various Chin communities from the Chin State.[1][2] The Chinland Council has 112 members variously from: the Chin National Front (CNF) (27), Chin officials elected for the now dissolved Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (17), and local administration organizations (68).[1]
Chinland Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Chairman | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 112 |
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Political groups |
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| Meeting place | |
| Camp Victoria, Chinland | |
The Council elected the first Government of Chinland on 1 February 2024.[3] Pu Pa Thang was appointed Prime Minister, the Vice Chair of the Chin National Front, Dr. Sui Khar, was appointed Foreign Minister,[4] and Pu Thawng Za Lian was made Defence Minister.
References edit
- ^ a b N.S, June (December 26, 2023). "The First Chin-Written Constitution: A New Template For Self-Determination?".
- ^ Now, Myanmar (2024-02-05). "New government forms in Chin State with key ministries controlled by CNF". Myanmar Now. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Resistance groups in Chin State establish 'Chinland' government". 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Chinland Government Kicks Off 100 Day Plan". Burma News International. Retrieved 2024-02-16.