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The Head of Myanmar's Army-Backed Government Proposes New Peace Talks with Armed Resistance Groups
The invitation follows battlefield gains and a 100-day program focused on peace, stability and development, state-run media reported.
- On Tuesday, President Min Aung Hlaing invited armed resistance groups to fresh peace talks, marking his first such appeal since taking office April 10 as part of his 100-day program.
- The military-backed government seized power in 2021, ousting Aung San Suu Kyi, which triggered widespread resistance from ethnic armed organizations and pro-democracy forces, leading to a civil war.
- Myanmar has 21 established ethnic armed organizations; while 10 signed Nationwide Ceasefire Agreements in 2015 and 2018, four signatories resumed fighting after the 2021 army takeover.
- National Unity Government spokesperson Nay Phone Latt dismissed the invitation Tuesday, calling it a "fake" attempt to prolong military rule, adding that resistance forces will continue fighting until their goals are achieved.
- The National Liberation Army expressed interest in peace talks last Wednesday, congratulating Min Aung Hlaing on his presidency and signaling that reactions to the invitation remain divided among armed groups.
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Myanmar's military junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has given opposition armed groups a 100-day deadline to contact him and participate in a new round of peace talks. The Karen and Chin groups immediately rejected the offer, emphasizing that they will not hold discussions with the coup leaders.
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left5Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 33%
C 27%
R 40%
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