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    KNU chair leads delegation to meeting with KIA in Laiza

    Senior leaders of the Karen National Union (KNU) and Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) met to talk peace and war in northern Burma’s Kachin State on Wednesday.

    Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    KNU, NMSP troops clash in Tenasserim

    The clashes between the two major ethnic armed groups are the first since they decided to stop fighting in 1988.

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    KNU responds to video showing soldiers abusing ‘hooligans’

    In a statement released on Tuesday, the KNU said it would investigate the incident and ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

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    ‘Suu Kyi will lead peace process’, says NLD

    Suu Kyi will take control of Burma’s lurching peace process once the NLD forms government next year, according to a party spokesperson.

    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.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    SSA-S, ABSDF no longer ‘terrorists’, says govt

    Burma’s Ministry of Home Affairs has removed three rebel groups from a list of unlawful associations, and two from a list of terrorist groups.

    Burma govt two-faced with Kachin: Gun Maw video

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    Burma govt two-faced with Kachin: Gun Maw

    DVB’s Nay Thwin sat down with Kachin Independence Organisation executive member Gun Maw to discuss why his group rejected a long-sought-after ceasefire agreement with Naypyidaw.

    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.

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    Karen civil leaders condemn ceasefire divide

    Negotiations to end Burma’s civil war have ended with just one third of the EAOs involved in the peace process ultimately willing to ink a ceasefire accord.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    Govt extends olive branch to TNLA

    Naypyidaw has extended an olive branch to the Ta-ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), inviting the armed rebels to sign a separate bilateral ceasefire.

    The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army has been engaged in conflict with the Burmese military over the past week. (PHOTO: DVB).

    2015 Elections Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Ethnic armies vow to keep peace during election

    The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has vowed that ethnic armed groups will not disturb the upcoming November elections.

    Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News

    KNU ‘not ready’ for Union Day truce

    As Karen National Union representatives meet with President Thein Sein, the group announces it is not yet prepared to sign a ceasefire agreement.

    Karen Lead Story News

    KNU, DKBA ‘support’ Kawthoolei Armed Forces

    KNU and DKBA members wrapped up a meeting on Thursday by releasing a joint statement announcing support for the formation of the Kawthoolei Armed Forces (KAF).

    Karen Lead Story News Peace Process

    Karen groups call for KNU to reconcile with UNFC

    “We would like to see a reconciliation because we cannot attain federalism with Karen people alone. All ethnic groups have to work together if we are to be successful.”

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    UNFC opens 2 top positions for KNU

    Chairman of the ethnic bloc says it will reserve two leading positions for representatives of the Karen Nation Union despite the Karen group walking out of the UNFC conference in Chiang Mai on Sunday.

    Karen armed groups united to combat illicit drugs video

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    Karen armed groups united to combat illicit drugs

    Leaders from six Karen armed groups have formed a task force in order to combat drug production and use in the east Burmese state.

    Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News

    Karens hold funeral for ‘strong and fearless leader’ Gen. Tamla Baw

    The funeral of Gen. Saw Tamla Baw, a highly respected Karen leader, was held on Monday and attended by more than 1,000 people.

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    DVB English Headlines 30/06/14

    Watch DVB’s English Headlines from Monday 30th June.

    Karen Lead Story News

    Tenasserim govt orders KNU to stop collecting ‘taxes’

    Tenasserim Division’s government ordered the KNU to stop letting their police force collect “taxes” in Tavoy district.

    Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News

    KNU urges Thein Sein to head party in next term

    The KNU urged President Thein Sein to run in the 2015 election, and met the parliament speaker for the first time.

    KNU wants genuine peace before dam construction resumes video

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    KNU wants genuine peace before dam construction resumes

    The Karen National Union say they will not allow the Hatgyi dam on the Salween River in Karen state to resume until a peace agreement has been made.

    Karen rivals unite for New Year video

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    Karen rivals unite for New Year

    Unarmed soldiers from the KNU, the BGF and the KPC march together without arms in a show of unity as Karens mark their New Year at Shwe Koko.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    KNU shelve Hpa-an talks till next year

    The next meeting of Burma’s ethnic armed groups will likely take place at Lay Wah, the headquarters of the KNU, around the third week of December, while ceasefire talks with the Burmese government look unlikely to be staged until January.

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    Karen armed group opens commercial, tourism ventures

    The Karen National Union’s 7th Brigade announced earlier this week that they have started an export, import business along with a tourism company in a bid to earn additional revenue

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    KNU Vice-Chair recovering after car crash

    The Vice-Chair of the Karen National Union (KNU), Zipporah Sein, is recovering at home with minor injuries, after her car drove off a cliff near the Thai border town Mae Sot late last week

    Karen Revolution Day video

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    Karen Revolution Day

    More than a year after signing a ceasefire with the Burmese government, Karen National Union soldiers celebrate the 64th annual Revolution Day. The civil war in Karen state was one[…]

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    Karen National Union kicks off 15th congress

    The Karen National Union commenced the group’s 15th Congress in Karen state’s Hpa-an district on 26 November, while the group’s aging chairman is set to step down

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    Karen National Union reinstates dismissed leaders

    The Karen National Union (KNU) reinstated the Karen National Liberation Army’s Commander-in-Chief Mutu Say Poe and the KNU’s Social Welfare Department head Roger Khin after the two were dismissed last month

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    Karen National Union to allow former members to attend talks

    The Karen National Union (KNU) announced that they would allow the organisation’s recently dismissed senior members to attend an upcoming Central Committee meeting and discuss their future with the group

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    Karen National Union to hold ‘emergency meeting’

    Karen National Union (KNU)’s Central Committee is preparing to hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the divisions within the organisation’s leadership

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