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Myanmar gov't invites Wa armed group to join political dialogue

The Myanmar government has invited Wa ethnic armed group out of seven remaining non-ceasefire signatory groups to join the union-level peace conference slated for Jan. 12, an official report said Tuesday.

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Myanmar opposition, armed groups vow to build mutual trust in peace process

Myanmar's election-winning opposition party and eight ceasefire signatory ethnic armed groups have vowed to build mutual trust and understanding and work hand-in-hand in the country's peace process, local media reported Friday.

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Myanmar parliament approves nationwide ceasefire accord

Myanmar's Union Parliament on Tuesday approved the Nationwide Cesaefire Accord (NCA) signed between the government and eight ethnic armed groups in mid-October, parliament sources said.

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Myanmar has long way to go for completing peace process

​The Myanmar government and eight ethnic armed groups are drafting a framework for holding political dialogue as part of the implementation of the National Ceasefire Accord (NCA) signed in mid-October.

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Myanmar has long way to go for completing peace process

​The Myanmar government and eight ethnic armed groups are drafting a framework for holding political dialogue as part of the implementation of the National Ceasefire Accord (NCA) signed in mid-October.

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Indonesia is capital of terrorism in Southeast

A high-ranking police officer has called Indonesia the capital of terrorism in Southeast Asia, pointing to the Indonesian Islamic Group (NII) as one of the regions first groups to spread radical propaganda and to terrorist organization Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).

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Myanmar drafting dialogue framework under 10 points

​Myanmar is drafting a framework for political dialogue between the government and ethnic armed groups under some 10 points at the Myanmar Peace Center here, an official report said Sunday.

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2015 general election to reflect people's genuine desire: Myanmar president

​The historic upcoming 2015 general election, scheduled for Sunday, will reflect people's genuine desire, Myanmar President U Thein Sein said Tuesday.

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2015 general election to reflect people's genuine desire: Myanmar president

​The historic upcoming 2015 general election, scheduled for Sunday, will reflect people's genuine desire, Myanmar President U Thein Sein said Tuesday.

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Myanmar gov't, armed groups drafting code of conduct for ceasefire signatories

​The Myanmar government and eight ethnic armed groups out of 15 which have recently signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Accord (NCA), are drafting code of conduct for the signatories to observe, according to an official report Friday.

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Myanmar gov't to prioritize development in areas under ceasefire accord

​Myanmar government will prioritize development projects in areas covered by ceasefire accord, an official report quoted Minister at the President's Office U Aug Min as reporting Friday.

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Syrians Need Peace, from Wherever it Comes!

It was not surprising when the Russian intervention in Syria brought mixed reactions. There is some criticism on this act but there are also a number of voices that see hope in the peaceful settlement of this bloody war.

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Thousands of Syrian rebels flee positions under Russian airstrikes

​Thousands of rebels are fleeing their positions toward Turkey and Jordan, as a result of the Russian and Syrian airstrikes, the state-run TV reported Tuesday.

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Myanmar president pledges to continue peace process with armed groups

​Myanmar President U Thein Sein pledged on Tuesday to carry on domestic peace process with those armed groups who are in readiness to sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Accord (NCA).

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Myanmar gov't, ethnic armed groups set Oct. 15 for signing nationwide ceasefire accord

Myanmar government and some ethnic armed groups agreed on Sunday to set Oct. 15 for the formal signing of the nationwide ceasefire accord (NCA) in Nay Pyi Taw, sources with the Myanmar Peace Center said.

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Russia's air campaign targets terrorists in Syria, not support Assad government: FM

​Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday strongly defended his country's bombing campaign in Syria, saying it is targeting terrorist groups and not aimed at keeping President Bashar Al Assad in power.

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Xi celebrates National Day with ethnic minority representatives

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with 13 representatives from the five autonomous regions, invited to the National Day celebrations for their contribution to ethnic unity.