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.
Gen. Gun Maw of the Kachin Independence Army posted a copy of Suu Kyi’s letter, dated 22 December, on his Facebook page.
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One civilian was shot dead and three injured when AA troops mistook boat passengers on the Kaladan River for Burmese soldiers.
“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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The state government accuses the Shan army of contravening a state-level agreement outlining areas of control and prompting hostilities with Burmese troops.
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“The state counsellor told me that every child has a right to education,” said KBC’s Reverend Samson Hkalam.
Burmese government forces, Kachin, Shan and Palaung rebels all involved in armed clashes this week.
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Church leaders in Tanai estimate that about a thousand people have sought sanctuary at churches in the town.
The move came after UNFC delegates refused to speak to journalists about the conference, and barred media from entering the meeting room.
Ceasefire groups urged Naypyidaw to facilitate “national-level political discussions” in Shan and Arakan states.
The seven militias say they have formed a committee to negotiate with the government, but will not discuss the NCA.
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Locals say Mangpang Militia has threatened to murder residents and forced them to consent to a gold mining operation.
The move came soon after Union Day on 12 February when the NMSP held an armed parade despite objections from local Burmese authorities.
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.
According to Shan media, the Wa army sent reinforcements and supplies to hill stations recently seized from the NDAA on 4- 5 October.
Saw Kyaw Thet and Saw San Aung’s renegade faction has frequently engaged in armed clashes against Burmese government forces in recent years.
“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.”
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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.
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“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.”
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It was agreed by govt, ethnic and military delegates at peace talks – now women’s groups want to see the quota implemented.
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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.
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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.
“The ethnic leaders delightfully accepted our invitation,” said Khin Zaw Oo, one of the government negotiators tasked with liaising with ethnic armed groups.
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The 13, detained four months ago in the Arakan State capital, apparently confessed to having connections with the AA.
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Tensions are running high between the Ta’ang and Shan communities in the Palaung area as more violence occurs.
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.
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.
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Some representatives of the Joint Monitoring Committee questioned Aung San Suu Kyi’s urgency and her determination to revive her father’s legacy.
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.
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“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.”
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.