Myanmar ethnic groups place faith in Suu Kyi govt for peace
Myanmar ethnic groups place faith in Suu Kyi govt for peace
Channel News Asia, 17 Jan 2016
URL: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/myanmar-ethnic-groups/2432898.html
Rebel negotiators applauded talks with Myanmar authorities on Saturday (Jan 16) at the end of five days of discussions, but said the real business of crafting peace rests with Aung San Suu Kyi's government-in-waiting.
At the opening of the peace talks on Tuesday, Suu Kyi pledged to make peace a priority of her administration, citing "the mandate given to us by the people and ethnic minorities.
Speaking to AFP after the talks on Saturday, Salai Lian Mone Ar Khaung, a representative from rebel ethnic group the Chin National Front, said he was hopeful that the NLD would understand his people's wishes for greater autonomy.
Representatives from armed ethnic factions, the government and army, agreed this week to conclude the peace process within the next five years, said Aung Min, a government minister who facilitated the meetings.
At the opening of the peace talks on Tuesday, Suu Kyi pledged to make peace a priority of her administration, citing "the mandate given to us by the people and ethnic minorities.
Speaking to AFP after the talks on Saturday, Salai Lian Mone Ar Khaung, a representative from rebel ethnic group the Chin National Front, said he was hopeful that the NLD would understand his people's wishes for greater autonomy.
Representatives from armed ethnic factions, the government and army, agreed this week to conclude the peace process within the next five years, said Aung Min, a government minister who facilitated the meetings.