The Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), an armed ethnic group, protested yesterday against the Military's interpretation of constitutional provisions that saw them impose a State of Emergency.

The Military imposed a State of Emergency on February 1 claiming there had been fraud and discrepancies in the November election won by the National League for Democracy.

The KNPP party said they firmly believe that the current crisis, based on the results of the last election, can be resolved peacefully through dialogue between the current government and the Military.

The statement said that they will work together with all relevant parties to establish a democratic government as soon as possible, with a view to building a future federal government.