Chinese delegates visiting the Burmese capital of Naypyidaw propose a three-phase plan to resolve the conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine State. The governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh expressed support for the plan, which included repatriating refugees that have fled from violence in Rakhine State. (Reuters)
The Free Democratic Party (FDP), which was in discussions over forming a government with the CDU, CSU and Alliance 90/The Greens, announced that the party refuses further coalition negotiations. The main reasons for the failure were questions about the politics concerning migration and environment. (The Guardian)
In a television speech, President Mugabe refuses to resign and pledges to preside over next month's ZANU-PF congress. The ruling party gave the 93-year-old less than 24 hours to quit as head of state or face impeachment. (Financial Express)(Euronews)