The United Wa State Army (UWSA) and the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA) have accepted an invitation to join the so-called 21st Century Panglong Conference envisioned by the Aung San…
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Post-Panglong, peace process challenges remain
The second session of the 21st Century Panglong Conference made substantial progress that offers a beacon of hope for sustainable peace in Burma. The five-day conference, which began on 24…
Women’s voices not heard at peace talks
The 21st Century Panglong Conference was intended to be inclusive of all sectors of society. But one voice has been conspicuous by its absence from the peace talks – that…
Peace ‘starting to take tangible form,’ Suu Kyi says as Panglong II wraps
…group planned on holding a dialogue with the government soon. May’s 21st Century Panglong Conference, known alternatively as the Union Peace Conference, was originally due to last five days but…
Second Panglong Conference set to convene 28 February
The second iteration of the 21st Century Panglong Conference is due to convene on 28 February, it was announced on Monday at a meeting of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint…
Advocates push for more women’s voices in peace process
…implemented for women to participate at all levels of peace talks. At the 21st Century Panglong Conference, an underwhelming representation of women comprising just over 13 percent and many other…