But sources say pauses in hostilities have provided little protection to civilians.
The deal is part of an agreement brokered by China to bring stability to the border, residents said.
Pontiff visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Philippines.
The exiled civilian government vowed to ‘punish’ the military regime for its violent crimes against the public.
The meeting comes a day after the chair’s controversial meeting with Myanmar’s junta chief.
High-profile figures, such as Aung San Suu Kyi, were not included in Thursday’s release.
Labor groups say factory inspections gloss over harsh conditions of Burmese and other migrant workers.
The move is part of ongoing peace negotiations being brokered by China in Kunming, said sources.
Monasteries, often sheltering many of the country’s displaced people, have increasingly come under attack.
Cash-strapped hospitals demand documentation and deposits from migrants, even in emergencies.
