Myanmar Rebel Army Willing to Talk with Junta Amid Pressure from China

Photo showing members of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army in November 2024. Image: AFP.

The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA,) one of a coalition of ethnic minority armies fighting Myanmar’s ruling military junta, signaled it wants to start peace talks.

The Shan state-based militia announced its willingness to enter negotiations in a statement on Monday. Two other alliance members, the Arakan Army and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, have not commented.

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