"In February 2012, the Burmese Government?s main peace negotiator, U Aung Min, met with representatives of the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The move was another step towards securing peace throughout the country with armed ethnic groups. The focus of the talks, the second after an initial meeting in November, centred on the Government?s practice of confiscating farmland from local villagers and the suspension of dam projects to allow local consultation with affected parties.....Chronology of subsequent talks...summary of points agreed...historical backgound