Myanmar signs pact with Mon rebels
- Published: 27 Feb 2012 at 12.32
- Online news: Asia
Myanmar has signed a preliminary peace agreement with separatists in southeast Mon State, official media reported on Monday, the latest in a series of deals with ethnic minority guerrillas.
Myanmar has signed a preliminary peace agreement with separatists in southeast Mon State, official media reported Monday, the latest in a series of deals with ethnic minority guerrillas. President Thein Sein (pictured) has launched efforts to end ethnic conflict as part of a raft of landmark reforms in recent months.
A delegation led by Railways Minister Aung Min and representative of the New Mon State Party agreed to observe a ceasefire, begin political dialogue and work together on education and healthcare, the New Light of Myanmar said.
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