Breakaway Rebels Agree to Peace Terms
A breakaway faction of the Khmer Rouge has agreed to all government conditions for a peace agreement, including merging its troops into the national army, the government said. The guerrillas also agreed to drop their demand for senior military posts and autonomy for the territory now under their control, said First Prime Minister Norodom Ranariddh. The guerrillas, who on Aug. 8 broke away from hard-liners loyal to top Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot, agreed to the government position at a meeting Friday with military representatives.
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