NMSP, KNU sit for talks following clashes over territory
The Mon army spokesman confirmed that dialogue focused on measures to resolve the territory conflict, and to prevent clashes from recurring.
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NMSP and KNU clash again in Tanintharyi Region
Clashes between the New Mon State Party and the Karen National Union, two Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signatories, erupted on Sunday morning in Yebyu Township, Tanintharyi Region.
Parliament approves new NCA signatories, federal union accord
Burma’s bicameral parliament today unanimously approved a bill to establish “a Union based on the principles of democracy and federalism”.
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Mon, Karen national ceasefire signatories clash in southeast Burma
A clash between soldiers from the New Mon State Party (NMSP) and Battalion 16 of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) reportedly erupted over the weekend near Mahn Aung village in Ye Township, Mon State. The skirmish flared eight miles away from the village.
Two steps closer to peace? Mon, Lahu ethnic armed groups sign NCA
The New Mon State Party and Lahu Democratic Union signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) on Tuesday, fulfilling a pledge that the two ethnic armed groups made last month to accede to an accord initially inked by eight non-state armies more than two years ago.
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Two of several ethnic armed group holdouts commit to signing NCA
The New Mon State Party will sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, marking the first time that an ethnic armed organisation has acceded to the accord since eight initial non-state signatories joined the previous government and military in formally agreeing to its terms over two years ago.
Govt urges ethnic bloc to sign ceasefire
“Once UNFC is on the NCA path and is negotiating with the other parties involved, it can amend the things they do not want. There is nothing to be concerned about.”
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Mon armed group pushed to sign nationwide ceasefire
Mon political parties, monks and members of civil society in the southeastern state are urging the New Mon State Party, a Mon ethnic armed group, to sign Burma’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement.
Tensions high in Mon State as NMSP office searched
The move came soon after Union Day on 12 February when the NMSP held an armed parade despite objections from local Burmese authorities.
Mon, Karen armies agree to restrain troops following clashes
Six armed clashes have been reported between the KNU and NMSP since September.
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Karen, Mon armed groups clash in southern Burma
The New Mon State Party reported clashing with the Karen National Union in southern Burma’s costal Tenasserim Division on Wednesday.
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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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INTERVIEW: The Big 5 step forward
Senior statesman and veteran of Burma’s ethnic ceasefire talks, Hkun Okker talks to DVB about the NCA, the Kokang, the Big 5, and the next round.
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‘No prospect for peace’ with Kokang, says Burma’s army chief
The issue of disarmament was high on the agenda, both with Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw and at an ethnic summit in northern Thailand.
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68th Mon National Day celebrated
Mon people in Burma held colourful celebrations on Wednesday to celebrate the 68th Mon National Day.
NMSP accused of extortion in highway scheme
A local family in Three Pagodas Pass has complained that Mon rebels are extorting them of payments from a construction company that is building a highway through their land.
Ethnic bloc hopeful of KNU return
A leader of Burma’s main ethnic bloc, the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), said its members are hopeful that the Karen National Union (KNU) will rejoin the group after their sudden withdrawal earlier this week.
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Ethnic leaders discuss ceasefire in Chiang Mai
Leaders of several of Burma’s ethnic armed groups are convening this week in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in the lead-up to bilateral ceasefire talks.
Nationwide ceasefire, political dialogue appear on the horizon
More than a dozen of Burma’s ethnic leaders reached an agreement with a government delegation on Tuesday that all sides would proceed with plans to establish political dialogue and work towards a nationwide ceasefire.
Karen, Mon armies schedule informal talks with govt on Saturday
NMSP, KNU, DKBA and KNU/KNLA Peace Council schedule informal talks on Saturday with Aung Min’s Peace-making Work Committee in Moulmein.
Without self-determination, revolution will go on: Mon militia
Speaking on the occasion of the 66th Mon Revolution Day on Wednesday, Maj Nai Siri Mon Chan, a spokesman for the NMSP, urged all Mon people to unite and join hands for the sake of the revolution.
Armed Mon group calls on army to return abducted members
The New Mon State Party is calling on the government to release two of its members who were captured by the Burmese military after clashes erupted in southern Burma’s Tenasserim division
Ethnic leaders weigh in on Kachin conflict
After the fall of the Kachin Independence Army’s (KIA) final hill station outside Laiza last weekend, DVB asked a group of the country’s ethnic minority leaders about the government’s role[…]
Armed groups to step up resistance
Aug 25, 2009 (DVB), Burma’s armed ethnic groups will increase cooperation with ceasefire groups in an effort to strengthen resistance against government army forces, following a meeting of eight opposition[…]
KIO and NMSP rule out election participation
Jan 21, 2009 (DVB), The Kachin Independence Organisation and the New Mon State Party have rejected the idea of forming political parties to contest the 2010 election, according to spokespeople[…]
Ceasefire groups discuss election participation
Dec 19, 2008 (DVB), Three major armed ethnic ceasefire groups held a meeting in Rangoon earlier this month to discuss whether to take part in the 2010 election, according to[…]
NMSP considers election participation
Jul 10, 2008 (DVB), A New Mon State Party spokesperson said the party's central committee had not yet decided whether to transform into a political group to contest the 2010[…]
