State-Level Agreement with the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army

State-Level Agreement with the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army – 5th Brigade

Originally appeared in Burma News International

November 3, 2011

A four-member Karen State Peace Making Group led by Minister for Security and Border Affairs of Karen State Government Col. Aung Lwin and a four member peacemaking group led by deputy leader of Kalo Htoo Baw U Saw Mu Shay held discussions and signed a five-point initial agreement.

Unofficial Translation

Myanmar Tatmadaw and Kalo Htoo Baw armed group reached an agreement to cease fire in Karen State as of 6-11-2011.
Temporary settlement of Kalo Htoo Baw armed group at the environs of Sonsee-myaing during the ceasefire was agreed.
Opening of a temporary liaison office of Kaloh Htoo Baw armed group at Myawaddy was agreed for further bilateral talks.
Bilateral coordination will be made in advance for travelling carrying arms beyond the areas, except the areas under bilateral agreement during the ceasefire.
Holding further talks on peace and stability in the region, development, settlement and livelihood of armed group members and ensuring eternal peace between Union level peacemaking group and senior peacemaking persons of Kaloh Htoo Baw armed group led by Maj. Gen Saw Lar Pwe at a place and time acceptable to both sides was agreed.