The opposition National League for Democracy in Burma has invited ethnic minority groups that support the military government to hold talks on resolving their differences. The highly unusual offer came less than a week after senior members of the party were allowed to meet their detained leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Many of Burma's minority groups have fought for autonomy during the decades of military rule, but some have signed ceasefires with the Burmese government.
These groups have criticised Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, over a statement she issued in November, saying she had no right to speak on their behalf.
6,February.2008
