Shan rebel council holds annual meet

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The 8th annual meeting of Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), the political arm of the Shan State Army (SSA), was held at Loi Tai Leng on the Thai-Burma border, according to rebel source. By: Lieng Lern

A total of 198 members had participated at the meeting, held 10-14 January, at the rebel base, opposite Maehongson's Pang Mapha district.Under the chairmanship of Col Yawdserk, the following decisions were reportedly taken:
1. Reformation of 14 administrative areas
2. To include people's representatives at the annual RCSS meeting, as decided at the 5th people’s assembly on 19 December 2007
3. Re-regulation of timber and cattle taxes
4. To build up solidarity among Shan State organizations
5. To consolidate the strength of the army
6. To resolve political problems by political means with all groups including the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC).

The SSA South, as it is popularly known, was formed following the surrender of the Mong Tai Army (MTA), led by the late Khun Sa, in 1996. It is reportedly the strongest anti-junta armed resistance movement.