Armed groups that signed last year’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement call the Burmese military’s refusal to negotiate with some non-signatory groups “detrimental” to the country’s peace effort.
Author: MYO ZAW LINN / DVB
Interview: 'We are very keen to stop fighting'
Arakan Army’s commander-in-chief Brigadier-General Tun Myat Naing speaks to DVB about the conflict in Arakan State.
Private firm accused of violent eviction in Rangoon
Forty-eight families were left homeless and several people injured after violence broke out following an attempt to evict residents in Simphontaung.
TNLA, AA, MNDAA propose resignation from NCCT
The three ethnic militias tabled their resignations on the third day of the Law Khee La summit of ethnic armed organisations..
UNFC urges govt to recognise MNDAA in ceasefire
The ethnic coalition remains resolute that the TNLA, MNDAA and Arakan Army must all be included in a peace deal.
Rain dampens relief efforts as fighting continues in northern Burma
Refugees are in dire need of adequate shelter in particular, said the Action Times Foundation, as continuing battles are waged between the government and rebel groups.