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Democratic Karen Benevolent Army "DKBA-5" Agreed: Temporary settlement of Kalo Htoo Baw armed group at the environs of Sonesee-myaingCooperate with the government in regional development, and improvement of socio- economic status in Sukali region under existing laws, based temporarily in Sonesee Myaing regionSettlement of members of Kalo Htoo Baw group and their familiesFight against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.declared Myawaddy district as a drug-free zone on May 20, 2012 Feb. 19, 2012:A joint force of Myanmar army and border guard force (BGF) troops raided a DKBA military base.

Democratic Karen Benevolent Army "DKBA-5"

They allegedly seized a cache of weapons including AK-47s, AR-15 rifles and RPGs belonging to DKBA. (DKBA: 3 killed, 2 injured) Feb 23, 2012 - DKBA threatened to void its cease-fire agreement with the government unless its arms are returned by the BGF that was responsible for the weapons seizure on Feb. 12, 2012. Dec 27, 2012 - DKBA spokesperson Maj. National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State "NDAA-ESS" Agreements: Demanding: To issue national identification cards for people in the NDAA controlled area of Eastern Shan stateTo issue vehicle licenses for people in NDAA areas Mar 21, 2014 - NDAA and UPWC released the Joint statement for the development issue after ceasefire Mar 21, 2014 - UPWC and NDAA informal meeting in Mong Lar, NDAA headquarter for the Nationwide ceasefire agreement Jan 10, 2013 - NDAA, UWSA and SSPP/SSA issued a joint statement for the govt to stop its offensive against the KIO/KIA and start political dialogue Shan Conference named "Trust building for peace" was held in Taw-win-ninsi hall in Shwegontai Township, Yangon on Nov. 26, 2012.

National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State "NDAA-ESS"

SNLD chairperson U Khun Tun Oo visited Mongla from Dec. 6-9, 2012 where he met Mongla leader U Sai Leun. Karenni National Progressive Party "KNPP" Agreed points: State level1) Cease-fire2) Open liaison offices3) To officially form the representative teams leading up to Union-Level peace talks, coordinate date, time and place for meetings Union Level: In March, 2012 the KNPP submitted a 20 point position paper for consideration from the Union government’s.

Karenni National Progressive Party "KNPP"

They agreed in principle to 14 of these points in May; the remaining contentious issues related to demarcation and separation of troops, and large scale development projects. A KNPP statement that said the political party would focus on improving living standards for its constituents as opposed to business opportunities was well received. Ongoing issues: Salween Dam (Ywa Thit hydro-electric dam)Withdrawal of government's forces from Kayah stateKNPP demands to transform a military training center into a social centerCBOs will form an observer group for careful monitoring of large development projects in the state Fourteen Myanmar army battalions are permanently based in Kayah State.

National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State "NDAA-ESS" National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang "NSCN-K" Arakan Liberation Party "AKA" The Chin National Front "CNF" Karen National Union "KNU" Pa-O National Liberation Organization "PNLO" Shan State Army / Restoration Council of Shan State "SSA/RCSS". All Burma Students' Democratic Front "ABSDF" Kachin National Organization "KNO" New Mon State Party "NMSP"