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.
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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.
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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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.
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”.
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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.
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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.
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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‘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.
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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.
Heavy casualties reported in Arakan fighting
The fighting, which claimed at least 20 lives, shattered weeks of relative calm in Burma’s westernmost state.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
