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    Tagged: ceasefire

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Suu Kyi sends New Year’s greetings to ethnic army leaders

    Gen. Gun Maw of the Kachin Independence Army posted a copy of Suu Kyi’s letter, dated 22 December, on his Facebook page.

    Arakan Conflict Lead Story News

    Arakan Army mistakenly shoots boat passengers

    One civilian was shot dead and three injured when AA troops mistook boat passengers on the Kaladan River for Burmese soldiers.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    NCA signatories urge govt to reboot peace process

    “We understand that the government has a lot of issues to resolve, in particular the Arakan Crisis. However, the peace process should be its priority,” says Khun Okker.

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    Conflict Lead Story News Shan

    SSA-North rejects encroachment accusations

    The state government accuses the Shan army of contravening a state-level agreement outlining areas of control and prompting hostilities with Burmese troops.

    Education Kachin Lead Story News

    Suu Kyi pledges schooling for children from Kachin IDPs camps

    “The state counsellor told me that every child has a right to education,” said KBC’s Reverend Samson Hkalam.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Armed clashes flare in Kachin and Shan states

    Burmese government forces, Kachin, Shan and Palaung rebels all involved in armed clashes this week.

    Kachin Lead Story Natural resources News

    Tanai’s mining evacuees need long-term solutions, say Kachin church leaders

    Church leaders in Tanai estimate that about a thousand people have sought sanctuary at churches in the town.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Burmese journalists boycott UNFC conference

    The move came after UNFC delegates refused to speak to journalists about the conference, and barred media from entering the meeting room.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    NCA signatories call for Arakan, Shan voices at peace talks

    Ceasefire groups urged Naypyidaw to facilitate “national-level political discussions” in Shan and Arakan states.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    NCA is not working, say northern ethnic armies

    The seven militias say they have formed a committee to negotiate with the government, but will not discuss the NCA.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story Military News

    People’s militia terrorises us, say Lashio villagers

    Locals say Mangpang Militia has threatened to murder residents and forced them to consent to a gold mining operation.

    Lead Story Military Mon News

    Tensions high in Mon State as NMSP office searched

    The move came soon after Union Day on 12 February when the NMSP held an armed parade despite objections from local Burmese authorities.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Burma army using wedding guests as human shields: KPN

    More than 70 persons had been travelling by road to attend a wedding in Muse District when they were stopped and questioned by Burmese soldiers.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    UWSA reinforces captured bases in Mongla

    According to Shan media, the Wa army sent reinforcements and supplies to hill stations recently seized from the NDAA on 4- 5 October.

    Karen Lead Story News

    KNU urges DKBA renegades to return to mother organisation

    Saw Kyaw Thet and Saw San Aung’s renegade faction has frequently engaged in armed clashes against Burmese government forces in recent years.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Let’s ‘build the democratic federal union of our dreams’: Suu Kyi

    “Only if we are all united, our country will be at peace. Only if our country is at peace, will we be able to stand on equal footing with other countries in our region and across the world.”

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Excluded ethnic militias say they’re ready to join peace talks

    The Arakan Army, Ta’ang Nationalities Liberation and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army have welcomed the Burmese government’s announcement that they are invited to the upcoming peace conference.

    Conflict Kachin Lead Story News

    Schoolteacher wounded by artillery as clashes continue near Hpakant

    “Local residents informed us that stray artillery shells, apparently fired from a position in the cemetery outside of Namya, landed in the school compound, wounding the teacher.”

    Lead Story News Peace Process Women's Issues

    Women’s groups call for 30% quota at peace talks

    It was agreed by govt, ethnic and military delegates at peace talks – now women’s groups want to see the quota implemented.

    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.

    Arakan Conflict Lead Story News

    Arakan militia claims it was ambushed

    The Arakan Liberation Army says one of its fighters is missing in action and another was captured as the militia clashed with the Arakan Army.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa, Mongla armies invited to new ‘Panglong’ talks

    “The ethnic leaders delightfully accepted our invitation,” said Khin Zaw Oo, one of the government negotiators tasked with liaising with ethnic armed groups.

    Arakan Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process

    13 youths sentenced for ties to Arakan rebels

    The 13, detained four months ago in the Arakan State capital, apparently confessed to having connections with the AA.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan

    2 Ta’ang men brutally murdered, says women’s group

    Tensions are running high between the Ta’ang and Shan communities in the Palaung area as more violence occurs.

    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

    Burma Army stance hurting peace effort, say NCA signatories

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Casualties as rebel armies clash in Shan State

    “The RCSS has expanded troop presences in Namhkan, Kyaukme, Lashio and Kutkai – bolstering their numbers to about 1,000 in the area of fighting alone.”

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Burma army pledges to cooperate with Suu Kyi on peace

    The ability for Suu Kyi’s party to guide a politically-autonomous Burmese army through the next stages of a tense peace process remains one of the significant questions on the eve of a new era for the former pariah state.

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