page_title: Myanmar peace process
hierarchical_section_title: Myanmar peace process
caption_attribution_description: English: Map of armed conflict zones in Myanmar (Burma). States and regions affected by fighting during and after 1995 are highlighted in yellow. Français&#160;: Carte des zones de conflit armé en Birmanie (Myanmar). États et régions touchés par les combats pendant et après 1995 sont surlignés en jaune.
context_page_description: The Myanmar peace process refers to the nation led discussions aimed at relieving the internal armed conflict that has been simmering in Myanmar since before it gained independence from Britain in 1948. Many of the events that have taken place can be attributed to tensions surrounding the treatment of the numerous different ethnic minorities. This conflict involves both the Myanmar government and military, and the 16 armed ethnic minorities in Myanmar. In recent years tension between the Myanmar government and the military has been increasing, with the military still holding position as the most powerful political force in Myanmar.
  Since the National League of Democracy came to power in 2015 under Aung San Suu Kyi, the peace process has been positioned as a major priority of the government to end the conflict. It is a key aspect of the country's transition to democracy, and has involved negotiations amongst the different armed ethnic groups, the Tatmadaw, and the government, culminating in events such as the Panglong Peace Conferences, and National Ceasefire Agreement. Dr.
context_section_description: The Myanmar peace process refers to the nation led discussions aimed at relieving the internal armed conflict that has been simmering in Myanmar since before it gained independence from Britain in 1948. Many of the events that have taken place can be attributed to tensions surrounding the treatment of the numerous different ethnic minorities. This conflict involves both the Myanmar government and military (the Tatmadaw), and the 16 armed ethnic minorities in Myanmar. In recent years tension between the Myanmar government and the military has been increasing, with the military still holding position as the most powerful political force in Myanmar.
  Since the National League of Democracy came to power in 2015 under Aung San Suu Kyi, the peace process has been positioned as a major priority of the government to end the conflict. It is a key aspect of the country's transition to democracy, and has involved negotiations amongst the different armed ethnic groups, the Tatmadaw, and the government, culminating in events such as the Panglong Peace Conferences, and National Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). Dr. Sai Oo from the Pyidaungsu Institute states that the peace process, and the road to peace in Myanmar, will not be a smooth one.
caption: Map highlighting the current zones of conflict in Myanmar.
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