As the junta prepares to mark the peace agreement's eighth anniversary, The Irrawaddy looks at which ethnic armies signed it—and which ones have quit since the coup.
The Karen National Union, Chin National Front and All Burma Students' Democratic Front are snubbing the National Ceasefire Agreement anniversary event in Naypyitaw.
Pair's joint visit sparks speculation they will join junta ceremony to mark anniversary of Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, despite pullout by ethnic armed organizations now fighting the regime.
The first flight of Thais fleeing the Israel-Hamas conflict landed in Bangkok on Thursday carrying 15 evacuees. More flights are scheduled for Sunday and Wednesday.
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As the junta prepares to mark the peace agreement's eighth anniversary, The Irrawaddy looks at which ethnic armies signed it—and which ones have quit since the coup.
The regime's media says a national database is being established with Chinese and Indian help to boost "national security, the rule of law and peace".
The Karen National Union, Chin National Front and All Burma Students' Democratic Front are snubbing the National Ceasefire Agreement anniversary event in Naypyitaw.
Kachin Independence Army clashed with junta troops on China trade routes in two townships of northern Shan State on Wednesday.
Kachin Independence Army spokesman Colonel Naw Bu tells The Irrawaddy that it remains determined to defeat the regime.
Pair's joint visit sparks speculation they will join junta ceremony to mark anniversary of Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, despite pullout by ethnic armed organizations now fighting the regime. 
Investigation by Amnesty International confirms reports that junta bombed village for IDPs in Kachin State on Monday night.
Rather than bridging political gaps, the monk has created a rift between himself and the wider Burmese community in Myanmar and around the world.
The Irrawaddy's latest roundup includes incidents in Magwe, Sagaing and Bago regions.
The first flight of Thais fleeing the Israel-Hamas conflict landed in Bangkok on Thursday carrying 15 evacuees. More flights are scheduled for Sunday and Wednesday.
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