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    Tagged: UNFC

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    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”.

    Karenni Lead Story Military News

    Ethnic bloc calls for investigation into killing of Karenni soldiers

    “The Burmese army handed over the ashes of the soldiers to the KNPP on 21 December 2017.”

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Ceasefire talks postponed due to terminology dispute

    Military representatives apparently wish the term federal union to be replaced by nation of democratic and federal union.

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    Lead Story News Peace Process

    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.”

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    NCA signatories urge govt to reboot peace process

    “We understand that the government has a lot of issues to resolve, in particular the Arakan Crisis. However, the peace process should be its priority,” says Khun Okker.

    Conflict Lead Story News Shan

    SSA-North rejects encroachment accusations

    The state government accuses the Shan army of contravening a state-level agreement outlining areas of control and prompting hostilities with Burmese troops.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    4 of 8 NCA points agreed at govt, ethnic bloc talks

    DPN and govt agree on principles that would pave the way towards a nationwide ceasefire agreement and kick-starting the peace process.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Burmese journalists boycott UNFC conference

    The move came after UNFC delegates refused to speak to journalists about the conference, and barred media from entering the meeting room.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    KIA official in explaining UNFC exit: ‘Things that can’t be said here’

    The dwindling alliance of ethnic armed groups joined under the United Nationalities Federal Council banner convenes a conference in Thailand chaired by a leader of one of its former members, the influential Kachin Independence Army.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Kachin, Wa armies cut ties to UNFC

    The Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and the Wa National Organisation (WNO) have withdrawn from the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), a formerly seven-member coalition of ethnic armed groups.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Ethnic leader calls on Suu Kyi to include all armed groups in NCA

    Ahead of talks with the government, UNFC vice-chairman Nai Hongsa reiterates the ethnic bloc’s demands.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    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.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Suu Kyi to meet ethnic army leaders

    Next week’s meeting will mark the first time the UNFC has sat for talks with the Burmese government.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    UNFC prepares for talks, as Burma army steps up pressure on SSA-North

    As the ethnic alliance concludes talks aimed at negotiations with Burma’s new civilian government, one of its members is coming under renewed army pressure.

    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.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    UNFC urges govt to recognise MNDAA in ceasefire

    The ethnic coalition remains resolute that the TNLA, MNDAA and Arakan Army must all be included in a peace deal.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Shan

    Ethnic solidarity as Panghsang conference ends

    A joint statement from 12 armed groups demands an all-inclusive peace process, and calls on the Burmese government to cease its hostilities in ethnic areas.

    Interview Lead Story News Peace Process

    Interview: Ethnic leader vows to keep Kokang in peace process

    DVB speaks to Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team member Hkun Okker as 3 ethnic groups threaten to quit the ethnic bloc.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Date set for NCCT conference, as ethnic leader calls on Thein Sein to halt aggression

    The United Wa Solidarity Army will host the next NCCT summit at their headquarters.

    Interview Lead Story News Peace Process

    Interview: After the draft, what now for the NCA?

    DVB spoke to Khun Okkar of the NCCT and UNFC to discern what lies ahead on the road to a peace deal.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    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.

    Burma Lead Story News Politics Protest

    International voices decry police crackdown on students

    International rights groups condemn the violent attacks on protestors, and denounce the police for drafting in pro-government thugs to assist them.

    Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News

    KNU rejects Union Day commitment

    KNU Deputy Chair Zipporah Sein has said that the signing of a Union Day “deed of commitment” was not backed by the KNU standing committee.

    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.

    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.

    Govt ‘doesn’t speak the truth’: Gun Maw video

    Interview Kachin Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt ‘doesn’t speak the truth’: Gun Maw

    In an exclusive interview with DVB, KIA heavyweight Gen. Gun Maw, says that the peace process has stalled due to the Burmese government’s disingenuous tactics.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Cautious optimism ahead of “sexpartite” talks

    A sense of cautious optimism is emerging with respect to the upcoming “sexpartite” talks on constitutional reform, which will be held on Friday in Naypyidaw.

    Conflict Kachin Lead Story Migrants Issues News

    Cadet killings a ‘cowardly’ act, says ethnic bloc

    The ethnic bloc and other groups condemn the killing of 23 cadets at a Kachin training camp; the Burmese military, however, said it was a mistake and that the artillery shell was meant as a warning shot.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    UNFC questions Burmese military commitment to peace

    The ethnic alliance has expressed its doubts over the Burmese military’s commitment to the peace process, citing ongoing assaults in Karen, Shan and Kachin states.

    Karen Lead Story News Politics

    Karen rebels meet to discuss merger proposal

    KNU and DKBA leaders hold a meeting to discuss a reunification plan for Karen armed groups.

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