Prominent Karen National Union (KNU) leader David Htaw died on Sunday evening aged 64 in Rangoon’s military hospital less than two weeks after being dismissed by the KNU for alleged collusion with the government
The Norwegian government will scale back its controversial peace fund initiative in Karen state until the leadership of the Karen National Union (KNU) resolves their political differences, according to the project’s leading consultant
The Karen National Union (KNU) today dismissed three senior rebel leaders for opening an unauthorised liaison office with the Burmese government in the state capital Hpa-an
The third round of talks between Karen National Union officials and a union peace delegation has been tentatively cancelled by the government
The Karen National Union will hold union-level peace talks with government on Friday to discuss conflict resolution and public security
Karen National Union and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army say they will join forces during negotiations with Burma’s government
United Wa State Army and Shan State Army–South to join members of umbrella body as political dialogue with government approaches
Karen leaders pushing for full political participation, but warn that a ceasefire could be followed by an influx of destructive investment
The Burmese army is sending more troops to Karen state mere weeks after initial ceasefire agreement, says KNU
All Burma Students’ Democratic Front says further ceasefire talks will be held in Rangoon after meeting takes place in Thailand
Shan troops exchange fire with three Burmese battalions northwest of Tachilek only weeks after both sides agree a ceasefire
Since news reports emerged on 12 January of an historic ceasefire agreed between the Burmese government and the opposition Karen National Union, rumours have circulated of disagreement in the ranks[…]
Last month the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) received an invitation from the Burmese government for peace talks, the latest in a string of ethnic armies to be approach by Naypyidaw.[…]
Ceasefire agreed recently will be ‘meaningless’ unless Burmese troops bring to an end ingrained abusive practices against civilians
Ceasefires prompt once disparate armies, including the Karen National Union and DKBA, to meet for talks on future unity
Mahn Nyein Maung appears in Insein prison court facing a possible death sentence or life imprisonment as lawyer decries evidence
Burmese troops shell a camp for internally displaced persons, while sporadic clashes break out between Karen and Burmese army
New Mon State Party signs tentative agreement with government’s peace team but will brief officials before next round of talks
Shan State Army–North becomes latest ethnic armed group to sign truce with government, with issues over territory agreed upon
Discussions yet to take place on the division of territory in war-torn state that hosts valuable energy potential and largest gold deposit
Both sides agree to four-point ceasefire that includes freedom to move around in one another’s territory without bearing arms
Government makes no mention of bomb attack that killed four people, including a 12-year-old, at the weekend in Karen state
Armed group says it will continue to resist the deep-sea port project until it is convinced of minimal impact on civilians
Prisoners will be released in two batches in January and February, Burmese government minister tells leaders from the KNU
In its quest to rekindle strong relations with Burma and keep the meddling Thai army at bay, the Yingluck administration is unlikely to entertain a refugee-friendly policy
Provisional talks likely to pave the way for more substantial negotiations as government makes additional approaches to armed groups
Karen commander says Suu Kyi ‘has to speak for Burma as a whole, including the ethnic groups’ if she wants to lead country
Burmese troops clash with KNLA close to the town of Myitta, through which a multi-lane highway linking Tavoy to Thailand will pass
Officials announce end to Burmese blockade of Mae Sot-Myawaddy trading route after 16 months of significant loss in business
Rebels engaged in high-level negotiations with government following ceasefire agreed between DKBA and Naypyidaw
