President Thein Sein called on the leader of the Shan State Army-South to remain committed to the union through “thick and thin” during a historic meeting in Naypyidaw on Monday
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Armed group meets with Shan organisations ahead of Naypyidaw trip
The Shan State Army-South aims to push for a nationwide ceasefire to open the path for a political dialogue with the government during a sit-down meeting with President Thein Sein
Officials reach out to refugees following fighting in Shan state
State officials and political parties in northern Shan state are trying to convince residents to return to their villages after thousands of locals fled after fighting erupted between Shan rebels…
Burmese army clashes with armed Shan groups
The Shan State Army-South and Shan State Army-North engaged in brief clashes with the Burmese Army despite reaching union-level ceasefire agreements with the government
Military joins peace process with armed groups
The Shan State Army-South and the government held a second round of talks on Saturday aimed at ending violence after almost six decades of war in the restive region