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Kachin rebels cautious on peace talks

Kachin rebels fighting the government in Myanmar's far north said Tuesday new peace talks held in China were a limited step towards finding a solution to the bitter conflict.

Kachin Independence Army (KIA) soldiers patrol September 18, 2012 in Loije township, in Myanmar's northern Kachin state. Kachin rebels fighting the government in Myanmar's far north said Tuesday that new peace talks held in China were a limited step towards finding a solution to the bitter conflict.

The two sides discussed ways to establish communication channels, reduce military tension and work towards a surveillance system with the goal of achieving a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released Monday.

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