Burma-Myanmar: Chin National Front (CNF) rebels sign 27 point agreement with Burma government
Following three days of peace talks in Rangoon on December 7- 9, the Chin National Front (CNF) signed a 27-point agreement with the central government, and met with other Chin political party representatives for the first time.
According to Chin media, the main points of the agreement included:
Chin National Day–February 20–will be recognized as a holiday in Chin State, while Chin State Day celebrations can be held on January 3.
A Chin human rights committee will be formed.
Chin citizens will be informed and consulted about any proposals for the extraction of natural resources in the state.