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    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Union Army should be under civilian jurisdiction, say Maijayang delegates

    The non-binding agreement was reached in the Kachin State town following debate on DDR and SSR in a future federal union.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    17 ethnic delegations meet in Maijayang to plan for 21CPC

    A Karenni leader stressed that delegates would aim to reach mutual agreements on behalf of all ethnic armed groups that are working towards a federal system.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Ceasefire groups prepare for ‘Panglong’ Summit

    In his opening speech at today’s event, KNU Chairman Gen. Mutu Say Poe said that all the ethnic armed groups share one vision – building a federal union that can guarantee genuine peace.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Suu Kyi to meet ethnic army leaders

    Next week’s meeting will mark the first time the UNFC has sat for talks with the Burmese government.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Suu Kyi, NCA groups agree to start ‘Second Panglong’ in August

    Suu Kyi also plans to meet members of other armed groups as she prepares to launch a comprehensive peace process building on last year’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt peacemaker aims for talks with Wa, Mongla militias

    The Burmese government’s new chief peace negotiator, Tin Myo Win, is expected to meet in the near future with two of the non-signatories to the ceasefire.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    SSA-South, TNLA resume clashes

    The TNLA claimed it clashed with the SSA-South three times on Sunday, with each side accusing the other of being the aggressor.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    Suu Kyi’s call for ‘second Panglong’ gets lukewarm reception

    Some representatives of the Joint Monitoring Committee questioned Aung San Suu Kyi’s urgency and her determination to revive her father’s legacy.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    UNFC prepares for talks, as Burma army steps up pressure on SSA-North

    As the ethnic alliance concludes talks aimed at negotiations with Burma’s new civilian government, one of its members is coming under renewed army pressure.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Heavy casualties reported in Arakan fighting

    The fighting, which claimed at least 20 lives, shattered weeks of relative calm in Burma’s westernmost state.

    Lead Story News

    Ethnic rebels hope for peace under new president

    Burma’s warring rebel leaders have thrown their support behind the National League for Democracy’s pick for President, set to take over the country’s fractured peace process.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Wa, Mong La armies call for peace in Shan State

    Two of Burma’s largest ethnic armed forces have weighed in on neighbouring conflict in northern Shan State, issuing a statement calling for peace.

    Conflict Culture Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Kachin IDP kids tell their stories with images

    “In the end, we should be aiming to make this the last generation in Burma who has to live with war.”

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Shan State battles rage in tandem with peace talks

    As the second stage in Burma’s lurching peace process began with the Union Peace Conference in Naypyidaw on Tuesday, the absent Ta’ang National Liberation Army marked its 53rd Revolutionary Day with skirmishes against Burmese troops.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Peace summit begins without chief combatants or civil society

    As soldiers, rebels and politicians gather for Burma’s Union Peace Conference, an alliance of over 600 civil society groups has labelled the event a sham.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    International and domestic observers offer mixed reviews of ceasefire

    While foreign observers largely praised the NCA signing, leaders from some ethnic groups that did not accede to the accord expressed their skepticism.

    Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process Shan

    Burma army resume attacks on Shan positions

    Following a decision not to sign the NCA, the Shan State Army-South says government forces have reinforced troop strength in Kyethi and launched an assault.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    15 October set for ceasefire signing

    Eight armed groups have now agreed to sign the NCA with the Burmese government, with 15 October set as the date the historic agreement will be inked.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    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..

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    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.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Shan

    Ethnic solidarity as Panghsang conference ends

    A joint statement from 12 armed groups demands an all-inclusive peace process, and calls on the Burmese government to cease its hostilities in ethnic areas.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Date set for NCCT conference, as ethnic leader calls on Thein Sein to halt aggression

    The United Wa Solidarity Army will host the next NCCT summit at their headquarters.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Ceasefire talks: leaders pledge compromise

    With four issues left to resolve – including significant military matters and details about political dialogue – delegates resume peace talks in Rangoon.

    Lead Story News Politics Protest

    Burmese react to ‘brutal’ suppression of student protest

    Key Burmese figures react to the violent scenes from Letpadan on Tuesday.

    Burma Lead Story News Politics Protest

    International voices decry police crackdown on students

    International rights groups condemn the violent attacks on protestors, and denounce the police for drafting in pro-government thugs to assist them.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    Kokang allies reject ‘Chinese mercenary’ claims

    Allies of the MNDAA dismiss the allegations as false flags, and counter-accuse Naypyidaw of whipping up nationalist sentiment among the Burmese public.

    Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News

    KNU ‘not ready’ for Union Day truce

    As Karen National Union representatives meet with President Thein Sein, the group announces it is not yet prepared to sign a ceasefire agreement.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Cautious optimism ahead of “sexpartite” talks

    A sense of cautious optimism is emerging with respect to the upcoming “sexpartite” talks on constitutional reform, which will be held on Friday in Naypyidaw.

    Conflict Kachin Lead Story Migrants Issues News

    Cadet killings a ‘cowardly’ act, says ethnic bloc

    The ethnic bloc and other groups condemn the killing of 23 cadets at a Kachin training camp; the Burmese military, however, said it was a mistake and that the artillery shell was meant as a warning shot.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    UNFC questions Burmese military commitment to peace

    The ethnic alliance has expressed its doubts over the Burmese military’s commitment to the peace process, citing ongoing assaults in Karen, Shan and Kachin states.

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