Burma peace envoy. ‘Not buying support for ceasefires’

News April 30, 2013

In the fall of 2007, the streets of Burma’s cities filled with Buddhist monks and ordinary people demanding national reconciliation. Dubbed the Saffron Revolution, this marked the largest pro-democracy demonstrations since 1988.

Charles Petrie (from left), KNLA 3rd Battalion Commander, the Bago Government State Minister for Security, the leader of the IDPs, Ashley South, member of MPSI team. Photo: Charles Petrie

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