Phado Saw Hla Htun, the secretary of the organizing committee for the Karen National Union (KNU), has told the media that a meeting between the KNU and a government delegation will be held in Yangon in late may to discuss a ‘Code of Conduct’ to be employed during this fragile period of ceasefire.
He said that both armies must be bound by a set of rules, and that the Myanmar government forces must comply with the rules.
In addition, he said, matters such as the security of the local population in Karen State’s areas of contention will also be discussed.
“The political process must be continued and the ceasefire upheld for the benefit and security of all citizens of this country,” said Phado Saw Hla Htun.