Myanmar: China says army and guerillas agreed to cease-fire

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had mediated an “immediate cease-fire” between the Myanmar national army and rebel guerrilla groups fighting against it.

Talks were held in the Chinese city of Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province that borders Myanmar, on Wednesday and Thursday.

“The two sides agreed to an immediate cease-fire, to disengage military personnel and resolve relevant disputes and demands through peaceful negotiations,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao…