A Myanmar rebel army has declared a ceasefire in its war against the military, the second insurgent force in days to cite pressure from neighboring China for its willingness to talk peace.
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, or MNDAA, which has been fighting for years for autonomy for the Kokang region on northeastern Myanmar’s border with China, said it would send a delegation to talks with the military to resolve differences through political means.
“From today onwards, our troops will cease fire immediately and will not launch an offensive against military council troops,” the MNDAA said in a statement released on Tuesday.
“We hope that related issues, including Lashio, can be resolved by way of discussion under mediation efforts through China,” the group said, referring to the main town in northern Shan state, which the MNDAA has controlled since driving out junta forces in early August.
The group cited military airstrikes against civilians as contributing to its decision to talk, adding it would defend its territory, suggesting it was intent on self-determination.
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