A delegation, led by Mr. Sasakawa the Japanese special envoy to Myanmar and the Nippon Foundation’s chairperson, met with ethnic armed organization (EAO) leaders in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on 10 March.
The numerous ethnic armed groups fighting Myanmar’s regime have taken different tacks after the 2021 coup. Some are aiding the parallel government; others are not. With civil strife set to continue for some time, donors should concentrate on mitigating war’s effects on the population.