The Burmese regime has agreed a peace deal with Kachin rebels, who have been fighting for autonomy in the east of the country.
An agreement was signed by officials in Mitkyina, which included a seven-point plan for peace, including the redeployment of armed forces on both sides and a commitment to political talks in the future.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's special adviser on Burma, Vijay Nambiar, was present as an observer during the talks.
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