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Myanmar's President Calls for Peace Talks Amid Rebellion

4/21/2026

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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing announced plans to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by July 31.
He urged rebel groups not part of a ceasefire deal to join discussions.
Key groups such as the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Chin National Front (CNF) rejected the offer amid the turmoil since the 2021 coup.

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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing announced plans to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by July 31.
He urged rebel groups not part of a ceasefire deal to join discussions.
Key groups such as the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Chin National Front (CNF) rejected the offer amid the turmoil since the 2021 coup.