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Wa, Mongla armies continue talks in Rangoon
Last week’s talks in Naypyidaw between the government and the UWSA and NDAA continued at the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre in Rangoon on Monday.
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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.
Thailand re-thinks ‘lost’ war on drugs
As Thailand’s prison population soars, Thailand is admitting defeat in its more than decade-old war on drugs.
As aid dwindles, Kachin IDPs wait for peace
Some 40,000 displaced Kachins have now spent five years in camps in remote, KIA-controlled mountains, where humanitarian aid deliveries have dwindled.
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.
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Child soldier in Arakan State returned to his family
A child soldier has been returned to his family after media reports draw attention to his story in March this year.
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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.
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Army chief pledges to cooperate with Htin Kyaw
Min Aung Hlaing congratulated incoming president Htin Kyaw and pledged cooperation, after he was elected as the country’s ninth president.
Wa, Mong La armies call for peace in Shan State
Two of Burma’s largest ethnic armed forces have weighed in on neighbouring conflict in northern Shan State, issuing a statement calling for peace.
Drug vigilantes attacked in Kachin State
Fourteen members of an anti-drug vigilante group were injured when the group was attacked while slashing poppy fields in northern Burma.
Land grabs rampant in conflict-ridden Kachin State
At the expense of poor farmers, land grabs have been on the rise since conflict re-erupted in Kachin State.
Kachin vigilantes at odds with army on drug eradication
A Kachin drug vigilante group has claimed the Burmese army blocked their latest attempt to destroy poppy fields in Burma’s far north.
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Shan State battles rage in tandem with peace talks
As the second stage in Burma’s lurching peace process began with the Union Peace Conference in Naypyidaw on Tuesday, the absent Ta’ang National Liberation Army marked its 53rd Revolutionary Day with skirmishes against Burmese troops.
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Chinese ties warrant ‘special attention’, says Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi has pledged to pay “special attention” to ties with China when her party takes office.
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Wa leader says he will work for peace with new govt
UWSA leader Bao Youxiang says he is prepared to work with the new government – regardless of which party takes power.
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Burma army resume attacks on Shan positions
Following a decision not to sign the NCA, the Shan State Army-South says government forces have reinforced troop strength in Kyethi and launched an assault.
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President vows to include warring factions in talks
Ethnic armed groups previously frozen out of nationwide ceasefire talks will be offered an opportunity to get on board the peace process.
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Wa offer to negotiate withdrawal as logging standoff continues
The United Wa State Army has offered to negotiate with the Burmese military over which side should withdraw first from their positions near Mongton Township.
Wa, govt troops in standoff over logging dispute
Wa forces have surrounded a government position after 16 of their workers were detained in eastern Shan State.
51 minors released by Burmese army
The latest release of 51 underage recruits has been commended internationally as a positive step forwards in the eradication of child soldiers worldwide.
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UWSA calls for recognition of Wa Autonomous State
Speaking at summit in Panghsang, Wa commander Bao Youxiang urges ethnic leaders to support and recognise the Wa Autonomous State.
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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.
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Red Cross convoy attack ‘may amount to war crimes’: Amnesty
Reaction to an unprovoked attack on a Red Cross convoy has been swift and strong with the UN and Amnesty issuing statements condemning the incident.
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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.
War and drugs: a deadly combination
KWAT reports that the escalation of drug abuse in Kachin State is fuelled by the ongoing conflict in the region.
Wa, Mongla rebels say Burmese army undermining peace process
The Wa and Mongla armed groups released a statement saying that Tatmadaw attacks against ethnic rebel groups are undermining the peace process.
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Drugs and development in the Wa region
United Wa State Army (UWSA) spokesman Aung Myint speaks to DVB’s Aye Nai about drugs, development and education in the Wa region.
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Shan community urges US Secretary of State to pressure Thein Sein
Shan community organisations urged US Secretary of State to suspend all military engagement with the current Burmese government.
Burmese army releases 91 child soldiers: UNICEF
Ninety-one persons under the age of 18 were released on Friday from Burma’s armed forces, but an analysts says the military’s recruitment policy is largely unchanged.
