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.
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Peace process is priority, not development: Suu Kyi
“Some people may say that peace will only come about after we undertake a process of economic development, but I disagree,” said Suu Kyi.
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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, but key hurdles remain.
Suu Kyi seeks to revive peace process with Panglong redux
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will open a new round of talks with some of Burma’s myriad ethnic groups on Wednesday, looking to revive a stuttering peace process.
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China’s Xi offers help for Burma’s peace process
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday that China would continue to help the country achieve peace, and called for both sides to maintain stability on their shared border, state media said.
NCA non-signatories meet in Wa enclave amid fears of peace process ‘stagnation’
Ethnic armed groups that are not signatory to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) on Tuesday kicked off a meeting at the United Wa State Army’s Panghsang headquarters.
Burmese military is sabotaging peace process, says ethnic bloc
The UNFC says that by branding the Northern Alliance as ‘terrorists’, the Tatmadaw has derailed peace talks.
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With peace process in doubt, UWSA leadership change looms
The United Wa State Army is set for its biggest leadership shake-up in a quarter century, senior sources told Reuters, raising the prospect of a period of instability in a group that is key to Aung San Suu Kyi’s signature peace process.
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Advocates push for more women’s voices in peace process
Women’s rights groups are hopeful that the Ministry of Defence’s words of goodwill to include more women in peace talks at a conference on Friday will result in more female representation at future dialogues.
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Interview: ‘Inclusiveness is crucial in the peace process’
DVB speaks to Gen Saw Kyaw Thet, the chief-of-staff of a breakaway faction of the ceasefire DKBA, about the group’s stance on the peace process.
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Peace process quota no guarantee for women’s participation
Without real change in attitudes towards women, a 30 percent quota for their participation in Burma’s peace process is meaningless
‘Suu Kyi will lead peace process’, says NLD
Suu Kyi will take control of Burma’s lurching peace process once the NLD forms government next year, according to a party spokesperson.
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The peace process and ethnic education in Burma
As Burma undergoes a period of political transition, ‘first language’ learning in schools is a valuable tool in the ongoing peace process.
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Ceasefire masks flawed peace process
The deal is far from being the nationwide ceasefire agreement the government has been trumpeting, says analyst Larry Jagan.
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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.
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Shinzo Abe pledges support for Burma’s peace process
Delegation led by President’s Office Minister Aung Min visit Tokyo.
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OPINION – Is peace process in its death throes?
Burmese government and NCCT positions remain poles apart, particularly on the minority goal of democratic federalism, says analyst Pangmu Shayi.
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.
Military is committed to peace process, says Thein Sein
Burmese president discusses ceasefire and development issues with Wa, Mong La and Shan State Army North leaders in Naypyidaw.
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Arakan armies to join peace process
Two Arakan-based armed groups, Democratic Party of Arakan (DPA) and National United Party of Arakan (NUPA), have been accepted by the Burmese government to join the nationwide peace process.
Gun Maw urges US to play role in Burma’s peace process
Gen. Gun Maw, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the group’s chief negotiator, has renewed an offer to the US government to become involved in Burma’s ongoing peace process.
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Burma’s peace process must be ‘all-inclusive’, say The Elders
“People have to feel they have a stake in the [peace] process. When they can express their views and concerns – and these are discussed – this paves the way for a totally new beginning in the society,” said Finnish statesman Martti Ahtisaari.
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Karen monks, pastors voice support for peace process
Ethnic Karen religious leaders, both Buddhist and Christian, meet in Hpa-an to discuss their involvement in the current peace-building process between Karen armed groups and the Burmese government.
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Women urged to take part in peace process
The nationwide ceasefire and peace process has progressed without the input of women and women’s groups. Now participants say that for lasting peace to be achieved, women must be included.
Suu Kyi rallies Karen State, says charter hinders peace process
Aung San Suu Kyi spoke to her party supporters at a public assembly in Karen State capital Hpa-an on 18 January, declaring that the 2008 Constitution stands in the way of peace between the military and the people of Burma.
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Gun Maw calls on public to help peace process
Speaking at meeting with Kachin community members in Rangoon on Wednesday, the vice chief of staff of the Kachin Independence Army, Gun Maw Sumlat, stressed the importance of public participation in Burma’s ongoing peace process.
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They say ‘peace’, we say ‘peace process’: Gen. Gun Maw of KIA
The Kachin Independence Army’s vice chief of staff Gen. Gun Maw spoke candidly with DVB contributing reporter Niels Huby about the current round of peace talks and the Kachin leader’s goals for the future.
Peace process will lead to national reconciliation, says Thein Sein
In his monthly address to the nation, President Thein Sein emphasised the peace process and called for the country’s media to act in a responsible manner.
The peace process and land rights
According to a recent report, displaced persons’ land and property rights have been largely ignored during the ongoing peace process between Naypyidaw and the country’s armed ethnic rebel groups
Kachin rebels refuse to invite Suu Kyi to mediate peace process
The Kachin Independence Army, who is currently negotiating a precarious ceasefire deal with the government, has rejected a plea by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be formally invited to mediate talks between the groups
