(EPA-EFE photo)YANGON: Two armed ethnic groups in Myanmar have agreed to sign a ceasefire with the government, state media reported on Wednesday, as leader Aung San Suu Kyi seeks to revive a stuttering peace process to end decades of conflict. The two groups have not engaged in active fighting with the military in recent years, but analysts said it marks a positive move for negotiations with other armed groups. At least 10 rebel groups have not joined the NCA, an accord negotiated by the previous quasi-civilian administration. Suu Kyi has opened new round of talks with some of the groups since last May. The United Nations described Myanmar's crackdown as ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, a charge Myanmar denies.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2018 06:22 UTC