Chin, Naga and Pa-O representatives, wearing traditional costumes, pose for a picture during the opening of a peace conference in Nay Pyi Taw on August 31, 2016. (AFP)
Chin, Naga and Pa-O representatives, wearing traditional costumes, pose for a picture during the opening of a peace conference in Nay Pyi Taw on August 31, 2016. (AFP)

What does the Panglong conference mean for the peace process?

This week’s Panglong peace conference – the last before the election – is likely to see agreements on a wide range of issues, but negotiators and analysts warn that much of the language is vague and could create to difficulties in the future.

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