Burmese govt invites Naga rebels to peace talks
The government extended an invitation to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang to join next month’s Union Peace Conference.
Tagged: ceasefire agreement
Conflict Kachin Lead Story News
Burmese army captures 3 bases from Kachin rebels
According to the Burmese military chief’s office, the base in Mansi had been a major hub for smuggling timber and cattle to “a neighbouring country”.
Burmese army recaptures Mongko
Tatmadaw reinforcements, who had been airlifted into the area, launched a counterattack and successfully took control of Mongko on Sunday afternoon, according to the military report.
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Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News
KNU warned over unauthorised medical team
A liaison officer for the Karen National Union denied that the armed group had sent the team, which provided free eye treatment to 73 local people.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Interview: ‘Inclusiveness is crucial in the peace process’
DVB speaks to Gen Saw Kyaw Thet, the chief-of-staff of a breakaway faction of the ceasefire DKBA, about the group’s stance on the peace process.
Analysis Contributor Ethnic issues Lead Story News Opinion
Peace in Suu Kyi’s time?
Burma’s new leader is vague about her plans to end decades of conflict, but some see new opportunities for peace under a democratically elected government.
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.
2015 Elections Contributor Lead Story News Opinion Peace Process
Ceasefire masks flawed peace process
The deal is far from being the nationwide ceasefire agreement the government has been trumpeting, says analyst Larry Jagan.
China derailed ceasefire, says Burmese mediator
Myanmar Peace Centre’s Min Zaw Oo says he had stayed quiet on China’s interference until now, “but it was time to stop whispering”.
Ceasefire language must be ‘simple and coherent’, says Thein Sein
Thein Sein recommended that the final text of the nationwide ceasefire agreement employs simple and coherent language, according to mediators in the peace process.
