Myanmar's military leader calls for peace talks with ethnic rebel groups for a second time.

Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has urged ethnic rebel groups to engage in peace talks to resolve ongoing armed conflicts, marking the second call for negotiations in a month. The government aims to build on a 2015 cease-fire framework but faces rejection from some groups aligned with the opposition National Unity Government, who see the invitation as a tactic to extend military rule. The situation remains tense amid ongoing resistance to the military's control.

October 15, 2024
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