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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Heavy casualties reported in Arakan fighting
The fighting, which claimed at least 20 lives, shattered weeks of relative calm in Burma’s westernmost state.
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.
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.
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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.”
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Burmese react to ‘brutal’ suppression of student protest
Key Burmese figures react to the violent scenes from Letpadan on Tuesday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
