KNU chair leads delegation to meeting with KIA in Laiza
Senior leaders of the Karen National Union (KNU) and Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) met to talk peace and war in northern Burma’s Kachin State on Wednesday.
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KNU, NMSP troops clash in Tenasserim
The clashes between the two major ethnic armed groups are the first since they decided to stop fighting in 1988.
KNU responds to video showing soldiers abusing ‘hooligans’
In a statement released on Tuesday, the KNU said it would investigate the incident and ensure that it doesn’t happen again.
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‘Suu Kyi will lead peace process’, says NLD
Suu Kyi will take control of Burma’s lurching peace process once the NLD forms government next year, according to a party spokesperson.
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Ceasefire signing marks end of the beginning
Thursday’s signatories will hope that the inking of the ceasefire, with its broad but stated points to address localised conflict, will provide the time needed for lengthy discussions to come.
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SSA-S, ABSDF no longer ‘terrorists’, says govt
Burma’s Ministry of Home Affairs has removed three rebel groups from a list of unlawful associations, and two from a list of terrorist groups.
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Burma govt two-faced with Kachin: Gun Maw
DVB’s Nay Thwin sat down with Kachin Independence Organisation executive member Gun Maw to discuss why his group rejected a long-sought-after ceasefire agreement with Naypyidaw.
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15 October set for ceasefire signing
Eight armed groups have now agreed to sign the NCA with the Burmese government, with 15 October set as the date the historic agreement will be inked.
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Karen civil leaders condemn ceasefire divide
Negotiations to end Burma’s civil war have ended with just one third of the EAOs involved in the peace process ultimately willing to ink a ceasefire accord.
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Govt extends olive branch to TNLA
Naypyidaw has extended an olive branch to the Ta-ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), inviting the armed rebels to sign a separate bilateral ceasefire.
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Ethnic armies vow to keep peace during election
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has vowed that ethnic armed groups will not disturb the upcoming November elections.
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KNU ‘not ready’ for Union Day truce
As Karen National Union representatives meet with President Thein Sein, the group announces it is not yet prepared to sign a ceasefire agreement.
KNU, DKBA ‘support’ Kawthoolei Armed Forces
KNU and DKBA members wrapped up a meeting on Thursday by releasing a joint statement announcing support for the formation of the Kawthoolei Armed Forces (KAF).
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Karen groups call for KNU to reconcile with UNFC
“We would like to see a reconciliation because we cannot attain federalism with Karen people alone. All ethnic groups have to work together if we are to be successful.”
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UNFC opens 2 top positions for KNU
Chairman of the ethnic bloc says it will reserve two leading positions for representatives of the Karen Nation Union despite the Karen group walking out of the UNFC conference in Chiang Mai on Sunday.
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Karen armed groups united to combat illicit drugs
Leaders from six Karen armed groups have formed a task force in order to combat drug production and use in the east Burmese state.
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Karens hold funeral for ‘strong and fearless leader’ Gen. Tamla Baw
The funeral of Gen. Saw Tamla Baw, a highly respected Karen leader, was held on Monday and attended by more than 1,000 people.
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Tenasserim govt orders KNU to stop collecting ‘taxes’
Tenasserim Division’s government ordered the KNU to stop letting their police force collect “taxes” in Tavoy district.
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KNU urges Thein Sein to head party in next term
The KNU urged President Thein Sein to run in the 2015 election, and met the parliament speaker for the first time.
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KNU wants genuine peace before dam construction resumes
The Karen National Union say they will not allow the Hatgyi dam on the Salween River in Karen state to resume until a peace agreement has been made.
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Karen rivals unite for New Year
Unarmed soldiers from the KNU, the BGF and the KPC march together without arms in a show of unity as Karens mark their New Year at Shwe Koko.
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KNU shelve Hpa-an talks till next year
The next meeting of Burma’s ethnic armed groups will likely take place at Lay Wah, the headquarters of the KNU, around the third week of December, while ceasefire talks with the Burmese government look unlikely to be staged until January.
Karen armed group opens commercial, tourism ventures
The Karen National Union’s 7th Brigade announced earlier this week that they have started an export, import business along with a tourism company in a bid to earn additional revenue
KNU Vice-Chair recovering after car crash
The Vice-Chair of the Karen National Union (KNU), Zipporah Sein, is recovering at home with minor injuries, after her car drove off a cliff near the Thai border town Mae Sot late last week
Karen Revolution Day
More than a year after signing a ceasefire with the Burmese government, Karen National Union soldiers celebrate the 64th annual Revolution Day. The civil war in Karen state was one[…]
Karen National Union kicks off 15th congress
The Karen National Union commenced the group’s 15th Congress in Karen state’s Hpa-an district on 26 November, while the group’s aging chairman is set to step down
Karen National Union reinstates dismissed leaders
The Karen National Union (KNU) reinstated the Karen National Liberation Army’s Commander-in-Chief Mutu Say Poe and the KNU’s Social Welfare Department head Roger Khin after the two were dismissed last month
Karen National Union to allow former members to attend talks
The Karen National Union (KNU) announced that they would allow the organisation’s recently dismissed senior members to attend an upcoming Central Committee meeting and discuss their future with the group
Karen National Union to hold ‘emergency meeting’
Karen National Union (KNU)’s Central Committee is preparing to hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the divisions within the organisation’s leadership
