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    Tagged: ethnic armed groups

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    UNFC elects new leaders

    Following the recent resignation of the KIO and other members, the UNFC now consists of just five groups: the NMSP, SSPP, KNPP, LDU and ANC.

    Conflict Lead Story Military News

    Child soldiers: Burma no longer a worst offender, says USA

    US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to remove Iraq and Burma from a US list of the world’s worst offenders in the use of child soldiers.

    Lead Story Military News

    Burmese military chief vows to modernise army

    Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing stresses a need for a modernised military capable of waging modern warfare in the technological world of the 21st century.

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    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.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Rights group urges demilitarisation of former conflict zones

    A human rights group in Karen State is calling for the demilitarisation of former conflict areas to ensure that Burma’s ongoing peace process is “stable and long lasting”.

    Analysis Ethnic issues Lead Story News Opinion Peace Process

    Everybody should be part of Panglong

    The Panglong Conference must be as inclusive as possible if it is to succeed in remaking Burma, says UN special rapporteur on human rights Yanghee Lee.

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    Indian FM in Burma amid reports of border incursion

    The visit by Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj comes just one day after a high-profile visit to China by Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt keeping ‘door wide open’ for ethnic groups at peace talks

    The spokesperson for the President’s Office confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that the agenda has been agreed for the upcoming talks.

    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.

    Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    ‘Door still open’ to non-ceasefire groups, says top general

    Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, says non-ceasefire groups are welcome to join future peace talks, as armed groups push for more inclusive negotiations.

    Analysis Contributor Lead Story News Opinion

    Resolving ethnic issues is the key to unlocking US sanctions

    The Obama administration’s policy is an indication of the importance of ethnic minority issues in US-Burma diplomatic relations. It also reflects the sentiment of the international community.

    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.

    Analysis Contributor Ethnic issues Lead Story Military News Opinion

    Taming the Tatmadaw

    Disarmament of ethnic armed groups should go hand-in-hand with comprehensive reforms of Burma’s security sector, including the Tatmadaw.

    Fresh calls to rid Burma of landmine scourge video

    Lead Story News Video

    Fresh calls to rid Burma of landmine scourge

    A new report from the the International Campaign to Ban Landmines has slammed the Burmese government for its refusal to begin the long process of mine clearance in one of the most polluted nations on earth.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics Shan

    Clashes continue between Shan rebels and Burmese army

    Shan State Army-North has accused government forces of resuming their assault on the rebel group, despite sending representatives to discuss a truce.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Govt, rebel groups form ceasefire committee

    Government and armed rebel group representatives have formed a committee to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire accord signed on 15 October.

    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.

    Analysis Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Ceasefire signing marks end of the beginning

    Thursday’s signatories will hope that the inking of the ceasefire, with its broad but stated points to address localised conflict, will provide the time needed for lengthy discussions to come.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    5 more militias de-listed as unlawful groups

    The remaining ethnic armed groups who are signatories to tomorrow’s ceasefire accord are removed from list of ‘unlawful associations and terrorist groups’.

    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.

    Ethnic issues Kachin Lead Story News

    Kachin villagers abandon homes amid intense fighting

    Villagers fled their homes and schools closed as the fighting between government troops and KIA soldiers that began last week intensified in Mansi Township.

    2015 Elections Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    Suu Kyi reiterates call for ‘Second Panglong’

    NLD leader says her party, if elected, will prioritise establishing a ‘solid’ ceasefire agreement – not one that ‘breaks down a day after’ it is signed.

    File photo of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons)

    Lead Story News Peace Process Suu Kyi

    Don’t rush into ceasefire, Suu Kyi warns ethnic leaders

    NLD central executive committee member says Aung San Suu Kyi advised KNU’s Maj. Htoo Htoo Lay at a meeting in her home in Rangoon on Saturday.

    Ethnic armed group and government representatives meet in Chiang Mai for further ceasefire talks. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Ethnic groups debate NCA amendments in Thailand

    The Burmese government team charged with signing a nationwide ceasefire agreement with the ethnic armed groups has said it does not wish to amend the NCA.

    The NCCT pose for a group photo on 31 July 2014 after concluding a week-long summit in Laiza. (Photo: DVB)

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    ‘A step back before moving forward’: Ceasefire talks to resume

    The government is scheduled to attend an informal meeting with ethnic leaders in Chiang Mai on Friday, as part of ongoing peace-process discussions.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Committees to take up political dialogue post-NCA

    Representatives of ethnic armed groups and Burmese government officials meet in Chiang Mai to discuss how best to approach the post-ceasefire meetings.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Ceasefire in sight?

    Compromise has been reached between government and ethnic delegations on all remaining points and a single-text NCA is now ready for approval.

    Kachin Lead Story News Peace Process

    Four ceasefire points left to resolve, says NCCT delegate

    Salai Lian Hmung says issues concerning soldier recruitment conditions for political dialogue remain to be resolved when talks restart next week.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Agreement reached on structure of Burmese ceasefire agreement

    Col. Hkun Okkar says the NCCT and UPWC have agreed to a specific timeframe and agenda for implementing a ceasefire, including terms for political dialogue.

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