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Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer
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Myanmar's military-backed government has invited opposition armed groups to peace talks, but two key rebel groups, the Karen National Union and the Chin National Front, have rejected the offer. President Min Aung Hlaing has given rebel groups 100 days to join talks, with a final deadline of July 31. The groups have expressed concerns about the military's influence and have no plans to return to negotiations.