Yangon, March 8 (IANS) The Myanmar government has signed a 20-point peace agreement with the Kayinni National Progressive Party (KNPP), which represents 10 ethnic armed groups.
The agreement was signed in Loikaw, the capital of Kayah state, Wednesday. It will facilitate a ceasefire and formation of peace-making groups for talks with government.
The development comes in response to a peace offer by President U Thein Sein Aug 18, 2011 to end the armed insurgency in the country, Xinhua reported.
The agreement was signed in Loikaw, the capital of Kayah state, Wednesday. It will facilitate a ceasefire and formation of peace-making groups for talks with government.
The development comes in response to a peace offer by President U Thein Sein Aug 18, 2011 to end the armed insurgency in the country, Xinhua reported.
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