S.H.A.N : CEASEFIRE GROUPS MEET

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S.H.A.N : CEASEFIRE GROUPS MEET
April 10, 1996

On February 1, 1996, high officials of several ceasefire groups such as the
PSLO/PSLA ( the Palaung group headed by Ai Mung ), the UWSP/UWSA ( the Wa group
from Pang Sang ), the Kokang group led by Peng Kya Shin, the KDA ( the Kachin
group led by Ma thu Naw ), the SSA ( headed by Zao Zai Nong, Zao Kai Fah, Zao
Pang Fah ), SSNA ( headed by Karn Yord and Zai Yi ) and SURA ( led by Zao Yord
Serk - a breakaway group of Khun Sa's MTA which refused to surrender ),
conducted a meeting in the Loi Kha area ( in Hsipaw township, northern Shan
State ).

Surprisingly, a delegation from the KNIPP, an armed resistance group from
Karenni State, also attended the meeting.

Though the topics and results of the meeting are not yet known, they may concern
the following : mutual assistance, mutual understanding, communication and
cooperation in resisting the increasing pressure upon ceasefire groups ( after
the surrender of Khun Sa's MTA ) from SLORC.
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