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Mutu Say Poe: Ethnic leaders ‘must be courageous’
As leaders of ethnic armed organisations meet in Law Khee La, key figures at the meeting have emphasised the need for speed.
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Mutu Say Poe to lead Laiza ceasefire talks
Burma’s ethnic leaders convened in Laiza, Kachin State, on Thursday for the next round of discussions on a nationwide ceasefire agreement, where they established a leading committee to oversee political aspects of the peace process.
NGOs say Burma’s military continues to abuse
A new report by ND-Burma has revealed more than 100 cases of human rights violations committed by the Burmese military in the second half of 2013 including torture, rape, extra-judicial killing, land grabs, unlawful arrests and detentions, arbitrary taxation and forced labour.
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Ceasefire groups prepare for ‘Panglong’ Summit
In his opening speech at today’s event, KNU Chairman Gen. Mutu Say Poe said that all the ethnic armed groups share one vision – building a federal union that can guarantee genuine peace.
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KNU leader calls for a ‘bloodless theatre’ in Burma
KNU Chairman Mutu Say Poe pledges support for the peace process, while calling for all sides to desist from hostilities.
KNU meet for talks with Thein Sein, Min Aung Hlaing
A delegation of representatives of the Karen National Union (KNU), led by Chairman Mutu Say Poe, met with Burmese President Thein Sein and military Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw on Sunday to discuss the ongoing effort to implement a nationwide ceasefire.
Karen National Union reinstates dismissed leaders
The Karen National Union (KNU) reinstated the Karen National Liberation Army’s Commander-in-Chief Mutu Say Poe and the KNU’s Social Welfare Department head Roger Khin after the two were dismissed last month
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.
NCA signatories call for Arakan, Shan voices at peace talks
Ceasefire groups urged Naypyidaw to facilitate “national-level political discussions” in Shan and Arakan states.
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KNU set to wrap up Congress, elect leadership
Attendees of the Karen National Union’s 16th Congress are scheduled today to conclude discussions on the ethnic armed group’s plans for the future, with leadership elections due to be held on Wednesday.
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Small steps to peace with Karen resettlement initiative
After decades on the run from armed conflict in their ancestral lands, Burmese nationals with Karen heritage are finally getting a taste of peace as they settle into newly built houses in the country’s southeast.
KNU kicks off congress with leadership changes on agenda
The Karen National Union kicked off its 16th Congress in Karen State on Tuesday, with the influential ethnic armed group set to appoint a revamped leadership.
KNU chair leads delegation to meeting with KIA in Laiza
Senior leaders of the Karen National Union (KNU) and Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) met to talk peace and war in northern Burma’s Kachin State on Wednesday.
Suu Kyi meets NCA groups for preliminary peace talks
Burma’s state counsellor met with ethnic representatives this morning to discuss issues related to the peace process.
Burma signs ‘historic’ ceasefire accord
Burma’s President Thein Sein signs a ceasefire accord with leaders of the KNU and other militias.
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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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The Lawkheela political offensive and the potential for peace
The military finds itself in a tight spot, while the ethnic groups’ prove their integrity by going back to the negotiation table, says lawyer Aung Htoo.
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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.
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47 Burmese soldiers killed in Kokang conflict: state media
This week’s fighting with Kokang rebels has cost the lives of 47 Burmese soldiers – 42 infantrymen and five officers.
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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.
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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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Unity or disunity – are Karen groups joining forces?
A statement purporting to be jointly signed by all the major Karen armed groups claims they have agreed to reunify forces in the face of intimidation and attacks by the Burmese army.
Ethnic bloc hopeful of KNU return
A leader of Burma’s main ethnic bloc, the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), said its members are hopeful that the Karen National Union (KNU) will rejoin the group after their sudden withdrawal earlier this week.
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UNFC opens 2 top positions for KNU
Chairman of the ethnic bloc says it will reserve two leading positions for representatives of the Karen Nation Union despite the Karen group walking out of the UNFC conference in Chiang Mai on Sunday.
KNU suspends membership of ethnic alliance
After walking out on ethnic talks on Sunday, the Karen National Union (KNU) has suspended its membership with the United Nationalities Federal Council.
Karen honour fallen leader on Martyrs’ Day
Karen communities across Burma gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the 64th Karen Martyrs’ Day.
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‘Are we revolutionaries?’ debate ethnic leaders
Representatives of 16 armed ethnic groups finalise the Basic Principles of a draft ceasefire proposal, but some questions remain outstanding with regard to terminology.
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KNU urges Thein Sein to head party in next term
The KNU urged President Thein Sein to run in the 2015 election, and met the parliament speaker for the first time.
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Karens conclude ‘unity’ meeting at Lay Wah
The 10th Karen Unity Seminar wraps up on Saturday after three days of talks in Hpa-an focused on bringing together the various competing ethnic Karen factions.
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Fresh fighting in northeast Burma raises concern among ceasefire groups
Ethnic armed groups on Burma’s frontiers report continuing hostilities with the Burmese Army, express concern for the ceasefire initiative.
