BANGKOK -- Myanmar's shadow civilian government and key ethnic groups have vowed to keep pressure on the military regime but expressed a willingness to negotiate.
NUG and ethnic organizations set civilian rule as prerequisite for negotiations

Combined forces of ethnic organizations and the People's Defense Force, the armed wing of the National Unity Government, have gained territory against the military in recent months. (Photo by Berry)
BANGKOK -- Myanmar's shadow civilian government and key ethnic groups have vowed to keep pressure on the military regime but expressed a willingness to negotiate.