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Burma government and Kachin rebels to hold talks Burma government and Kachin rebels hold talks
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The Burmese government and ethnic Kachin rebels are expected to hold talks on Monday, amid ongoing fighting. Burma's government and ethnic Kachin rebels have begun talks in the Chinese border town of Ruili, amid ongoing fighting between troops and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).
The talks are set to take place in the Chinese border town of Ruili. The KIA have been fighting for greater autonomy for 50 years.
They come as conflict continues between troops and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), who have been fighting for greater autonomy for 50 years.
In recent weeks troops have captured several key rebel positions around the town of Laiza, the KIA headquarters, in northern Burma.In recent weeks troops have captured several key rebel positions around the town of Laiza, the KIA headquarters, in northern Burma.
A ceasefire was announced between the two sides last month but broke down immediately. A ceasefire came into place last month but broke down immediately.
Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced by the fighting, which reignited in June 2011 after a 17-year truce failed.Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced by the fighting, which reignited in June 2011 after a 17-year truce failed.
In a statement, the KIA said China would mediate during the meeting. Several rounds of talks have already been held without agreement.In a statement, the KIA said China would mediate during the meeting. Several rounds of talks have already been held without agreement.
The rebels want a political deal in place before a ceasefire agreement can be signed.The rebels want a political deal in place before a ceasefire agreement can be signed.
In recent years the Burmese government has reached peace deals with all the major ethnic rebel groups on its borders except the KIA.In recent years the Burmese government has reached peace deals with all the major ethnic rebel groups on its borders except the KIA.
The conflict presents a challenge to the administration of President Thein Sein, which has been praised for reforms enacted since the transfer from military to civilian rule after elections in November 2010.The conflict presents a challenge to the administration of President Thein Sein, which has been praised for reforms enacted since the transfer from military to civilian rule after elections in November 2010.