"While it appears that the peace process in Burma is making substantial progress, and this is certainly what the government is espousing, the realities on the ground for many people are much the same as they have always been. In non-ceasefire areas incidences of conflict occur almost daily between the Burma Army and the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) and conflict with the Ta?ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has sharply increased since the start of 2014, while in areas where ceasefires have been signed, sporadic fighting continues. Meanwhile, severe human rights violations continue, including the systematic use of rape as a weapon of war by the Burma Army. To date there has been no effort from the government to put this unreformed and unrepentant institution under civilian control or make any meaningful moves towards finding justice for those victims of human rights abuses. As for the peace process itself, there has been a disproportionate focus, especially from the government side, on achieving a nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA). These discussions have been ongoing for over 18 months, and the supposed benefits of this agreement are uncertain. The Burma Army and the government appear to have contradictory positions with the Burma Army proving to be particularly obdurate, while on the ethnic armed group side, increased inter and intra group tension is further complicating the process..."