Monday, April 9, 2012

Burma-Karen Rebels Move Forward To End Their Long And Bitter Civil War

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Burma President Thein Sein Meets Karen Rebels -- BBC

Karen rebels fighting the government in Burma have confirmed to the BBC that their leaders have met Burma's President Thein Sein.

It is the first such meeting between the two sides in one of the world's longest running civil conflicts.

Karen rebels have been fighting for self-rule for more than 60 years.

Western countries who have imposed sanctions on Burma have pressed the military-backed civilian government to end their various ethnic conflicts.

Last month, one of the leaders of the Karen rebel group was released by the Burmese authorities, days after being given a 20-year sentence for treason.

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More News On The Peace Process Between The Burmese Government And The Karen Rebels

Burma's Karen Delegation Meets Aung San Suu Kyi -- Voice of America
Rebels meet with Myanmar officials -- UPI
Myanmar strikes Karen peace deal -- IBN Live
Myanmar president meets Karen rebels -- Al Jazeera
Myanmar president holds landmark talks with rebels -- MSNBC/Reuters
Myanmar gov’t, Karen ethnic rebels agree on enforcing cease-fire, will continue talks -- Washington Post/AP
Myanmar's Karen rebels meet with Aung San Suu Kyi -- AP
Burma President Meets with Karen Rebels -- Voice of America
Myanmar’s Karen rebels restart cease-fire talks -- Boston.com
Burma, Karen Rebels Cement Ceasefire -- Eurasia Review
Who are Burma's Karen rebels? -- BBC

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