Burmese peace talks ‘deadlocked’ over terminology, says UNFC
Ethnic bloc says “Nation of a Federal Democratic Union”; Tatmadaw insists on “Nation of Democratic and Federal Union”.
Tagged: peace talks
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
Let grassroots groups host dialogue, say CSOs
“Grassroots groups know what is happening in their area. Often the authorities do not,” said Ashin Awe Bar Tha.
Govt denies blacklisting Harn Yawnghwe
Harn Yawnghwe’s Euro Burma Office has been a major donors to the ethnic armed organisations and civic groups involved in peace talks.
More
Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process
TNLA reports renewed clashes in N. Shan State
“We are seeing renewed fighting with the Tatmadaw in Namhkam, Kutkai and Namtu townships,” said the TNLA spokesperson.
Wa delegation cites ‘discrimination’ for walkout
It was regrettable to have walked out of the Union Peace Conference yesterday but we felt discriminated against, said the leading delegate of the UWSA.
‘Heightened expectations’ under Suu Kyi, says UN Sec-Gen
Ban Ki-moon said, “I commend the new Government for its emphasis on dialogue, cooperation and reconciliation between military and civil society leaders and political and economic stakeholders.”
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Crowds gather to voice support for Burma’s Peace Talks
From Moulmein to Melbourne, Burmese turn out to add their support to the 21CPC, which Aung San Suu Kyi will host, beginning on Wednesday.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
700 delegates invited to Panglong peace talks
“There will be 75 representatives from the government; 75 from parliament; 150 representatives each from the Tatmadaw [Burmese military], ethnic armed groups and political parties; 50 ethnic representatives; and 50 other invitees.”
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi confirms 31 Aug for Panglong conference
Meanwhile, the chairman of the opposition USDP, former President Thein Sein, states that his party intends presenting its policies and stance to the Panglong summit.
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.
Lead Story News Peace Process Women's Issues
Women’s groups call for 30% quota at peace talks
It was agreed by govt, ethnic and military delegates at peace talks – now women’s groups want to see the quota implemented.
Wa, Mongla armies invited to new ‘Panglong’ talks
“The ethnic leaders delightfully accepted our invitation,” said Khin Zaw Oo, one of the government negotiators tasked with liaising with ethnic armed groups.
Govt peacemaker aims for talks with Wa, Mongla militias
The Burmese government’s new chief peace negotiator, Tin Myo Win, is expected to meet in the near future with two of the non-signatories to the ceasefire.
Interview: ‘We are very keen to stop fighting’
Arakan Army’s commander-in-chief Brigadier-General Tun Myat Naing speaks to DVB about the conflict in Arakan State.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
KIA, govt troops clash as peace talks proceed
Government forces have clashed with the Kachin Independence Army in northern Burma as negotiations on the NCA proceed in Naypyidaw.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
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.
Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
Ceasefire talks: Inclusion of Kokang, allies remains stumbling block
Burmese government says it has reached a compromise on all but one remaining issue with ethnic delegates after peace talks in Rangoon this week.
Karen Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
Ethnic leaders approve draft ceasefire
The NCCT has approved a single-draft ceasefire agreement with ‘some amendments’ after eight days of negotiations at KNU headquarters in eastern Burma.
Kokang Lead Story News Peace Process
UWSA restricts media invitations to Panghsang conference
The Wa leadership have already stirred controversy by inviting representatives of the Kokang rebel group MNDAA.
Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process
Include us in peace talks, says Arakan State Army
DKBA-allied militia says it wants to be included in ongoing negotiations between the govt and ethnic groups aimed at a Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement.
Ceasefire talks: leaders pledge compromise
With four issues left to resolve – including significant military matters and details about political dialogue – delegates resume peace talks in Rangoon.
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
OPINION – Is peace process in its death throes?
Burmese government and NCCT positions remain poles apart, particularly on the minority goal of democratic federalism, says analyst Pangmu Shayi.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Govt-ethnic talks stall on federal union agreement
The Union Peace-Making Work Committee decline to to sign an agreement on forming a federal union, saying the ethnic parties have yet to establish ‘mutual ground’ among themselves.
Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
Shan rebels sit for ceasefire talks with UPWC
A Shan spokesman said the objective was to work out an MoU, because the proposed ceasefire agreement is unlikely to be signed by 12 February.
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
No date set for resuming peace talks
No agreement set for next round of ceasefire talks following meeting between Myanmar Peace Center and delegates from ethnic groups.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Ethnic negotiators demand answers on boot camp shelling
Burmese govt requests resumption of ceasefire talks this month, but ethnic leader says questions will have to be answered first.
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics Shan
No significant progress at Shan ceasefire talks
Both the Shan State Army’s North and South have held separate meetings with the Burmese government aimed at moving the peace process ahead.
Kachin Lead Story News Peace Process
Burma govt ‘wants ethnic armed groups eliminated’: KIO chairman
Lanyaw Zawng Hra says KIO came to the negotiating table with ‘an honest hope’ that political problems would be solved, but the Burmese government has its own agenda and wants ethnic armed groups eliminated.
