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Myanmar's National Ceasefire Agreement to End 68 Year Civil War Isn't All That National
After two years of negotiations, Myanmar's government signed a ceasefire agreement with eight local ethnic armed groups on Thursday morning, one of the nation's largest peace deals since it gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.
Why Talks to End Myanmar’s Civil War Need Help From a Lucky White Elephant
As the country enters another round of negotiations that seek to bring an end to more than 60 years of conflict, they could certainly use a bit of good fortune.
In Photos: Myanmar's Kachin Rebels, Still Fighting Their 50-Year War
For most of the past half century, the Kachin Independence Army has fought for autonomy in Myanmar. And their fight appears far from over.
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