Indigenous people hope peace process recognises their wishes

Indigenous people hope peace process recognises their wishes
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Mizzima

Myanmar Indigenous People Network Central Executive Committee member Naw Ei Ei said at the International Indigenous People Day celebration that they hoped the peace process would recognise the wishes of grassroots indigenous people.

“The best hope of our indigenous people is achieving peace. Moreover, in the discussions in the peace process, we hope they consider the wishes of indigenous people, rights of the indigenous people and difficulties faced at the grassroots level.,” Naw Ei Ei.

This ceremony was organized by Myanmar Indigenous People Network and held on August 9 at National Theatre in Yangon.

It was attended by indigenous people from across the country, Ethnic Affairs Ministers and Union Ministers.

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