From the Philippine Star (Mar 27): Gov't
admits peace talks with NPA harder
The Philippine government admitted Wednesday that it is more difficult to pursue
peace talks with the leftist rebels than with the Muslim insurgents.
Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda, in a news briefing, said that the
government is always prepared to continue the peace process with the Communist
Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front
(CPP-NPA-NDF).
"However, there are difficulties in those talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF...it's
more difficult than our discussions with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF)," he said.
He said that the NDF, the political wing of the CPP-NPA, have been imposing
certain conditions which are not acceptable to the government.
Peace talks between the government and the NDF bogged down in February for
failure of both parties to reach an understanding.
On the other hand, the peace process between the government and the MILF has
been proceeding smoothly with the hope to sign a comprehensive peace agreement
as soon as possible.
http://www.philstar.com/breaking-news/2013/03/27/924843/govt-admits-peace-talks-npa-harder
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