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KNU press statement on third round



Subject: KNU press statement on third round of talks

Office of the Supreme Headquarters
Karen National Union
Kawthoolei

For immediate Release

Press statement regarding talks between Karen National Union (KNU) and
State Law and Order Restoration Council (Slorc)

July 22, 1996
PRD 6

1. On June 27, 1996, the KNU sent an eleven-member delegation led by Gen. 
Tamlabaw for the continuation of talks with the Slorc. 

2. The KNU delegation held talks for three times with the Slorc
delegations led by Col. Kyaw Win in Moulmein town.
	On July 3, 1996, the KNU delegation arrived Rangoon and met with
the Slorc Secretary (1) Gen. Khin Nyunt. The delegation left Rangoon on
July 6, 1996 and arrived at he KNU headquarters on July 8, 1996. 

3. At this third round of talks, discussions on matters relating to
cease-fire and settlement of problems through negotiation for genuine
peace in the country were continued. The discussions were made in a frank
and cordial manner. Although it is difficult to find a common ground in
such a short period between the two sides having deverse view-points and
positions, the two sides are to hold further talks, with deliberation.