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The Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and the Wa National Organisation (WNO) have withdrawn from the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), a formerly seven-member coalition of ethnic armed groups.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