KIA hold talks with Burmese Army

On Thursday leaders of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) met with Burmese army troops Laja Yan for formal talks between the two Armies. This is the first time they have met since fighting broke between the two groups out over three three weeks ago, effectively ending their 17-year long ceasefire agreement. KIA deputy military chief, Brig-Gen Gun Maw called for more transparency.