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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 5:19 a.m.

A Call For Peace in Myanmar

Shan state marks it 66th National Day, as its army leader calls for peace in Myanmar. Hundreds of members of the Shan State Army mark the day in a township near Thailand. The army is one of the largest ethnic rebel groups in Myanmar. It signed a cease fire agreement with the government in December 2011. While the government announced reforms that year conflicts continue. Lieutenant General Yawd Serk is calling for peace with all parties.
 
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