THE reopening of the peace talks remained in limbo as officials from both sides locked horns over conditions before the negotiations.

In a statement on Wednesday, Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison insisted that the talks should be held in a “foreign neutral venue,” saying that the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) does not trust the “no arrest” assurance of the government.

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