A 2012 Peace Deal Between The Philippines Government And Communist Rebels?

Photo: File photo shows Communist rebels standing in formation on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. The Philippine government and communist rebels locked in a 42-year conflict have agreed to aim for a peace deal within 18 months, the two sides said after wrapping up talks in Norway late on Monday.

Filipino Gov't, Rebels Aim For 2012 Peace Deal -- Stars And Stripes

NESBRU, Norway (AP) -- Negotiators for the Philippines government and communist rebels agreed Monday on a road map for continued peace talks aimed at resolving one of Asia's longest-running conflicts by June 2012.

Ending the first round of long-stalled peace negotiations in Norway, the two sides agreed to meet again in April and every two months after that.

"Tonight finds us on the zigzag path to peace," government negotiator Alexander Padilla said. "But we have taken the first step."

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More News On Peace Talks Between The Philippine Government And Communist Rebels

Philippine communists talks set goal of peace by 2012 -- BBC
Manila and Maoists claim truce violations before talks end -- Reuters
Philippines, communists aim for peace in 18 months -- AFP
Philippines, communists aim for peace in 18 months -- Straits Times
Philippines, communists aim for peace in 18 months -- Bangkok Post
Govt, NDF eye end of hostilities by 2012 -- ABS CBN
Gov't, NDF vow to end 'war' by 2012 -- Mb.com.ph
Philippines: Rebels and Government Meet and Agree to Continue Talks -- New York Times

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