By Nway / MPA
Four Mon armed resistance forces have announced plans to merge and create the “Ramanya Joint Military Column,” marking a significant step toward the formation of a unified Mon army.
Representatives from the Mon Liberation Army (MLA), Mon National Liberation Army – Administrative Division (MNLA-AD), Mon State Defense Force (MSDF), and Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF) convened in a liberated area on Tuesday.
During the meeting, they agreed to form the “Ramanya Joint Military Column” to strengthen joint military operations, according to an announcement made on Sunday evening.
Dr. Thiri Mon Chan, Head of Public Relations and Communications for the Ramanya Joint Military Column, stated, “The Ramanya Joint Military Column will establish a base in a strategically suitable location and carry out military operations within Mon territory. Once the column is formed and roles are assigned, active military campaigns will commence.”
He further explained that the primary aim of this collaboration is to consolidate efforts against their common enemy, the military junta, through unified military action and alliances.
“By operating as a single, consolidated force, the victories of the Spring Revolution and the national liberation movement will be achieved more effectively,” he added.
Additionally, there is reportedly a shared agreement to eventually establish a unified Mon Army, incorporating all remaining Mon armed resistance forces beyond these four groups.
Dr. Thiri Mon Chan emphasized, “The ultimate goal of forming this joint military column is to integrate all Mon armed resistance forces into a single, unified Mon Army.”
On Saturday, the MLA, MNLA-AD, MSDF, and MSRF had previously announced that they had conducted a meeting and agreed to initiate joint military operations as the first step toward forming a unified Mon Army.