Who is KNU leader?
Who is KNU leader?
| Karen National Liberation Army | |
|---|---|
| Leaders | Saw Mutu Say Poe Saw Tamlabaw (2000–2008) Bo Mya (1976–2000) Saw Ba U Gyi † (1949–1950) |
| Dates of operation | 1949 – present |
| Headquarters | Lay Wah Manerplaw (until 1995) |
| Active regions | Kayah State Kayin State Tanintharyi Region Bago Region Mon State |
Who is KNU in Myanmar?
The Karen National Union (Burmese: ကရင် အမျိုးသား အစည်းအရုံး; abbreviated KNU) is a political organisation with an armed wing, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), that claims to represent the Karen people of Myanmar (Burma).
How strong is KNU?
KNU representatives claim that the KNLA now has 10,000 soldiers backed up by an additional 5,000 trained village militiamen, but most independent estimates place the current armed strength of the KNLA at between 3,000 and 5,000 armed soldiers.
What is KNU concerned group?
Led by Naw Zipporah Sein, a former vice chairwoman of the Karen National Union (KNU), the KNU Concerned Group (CG) was formed in 2017 and includes former KNU leaders and engages in Karen political and human rights issues.
When was KNU formed?
February 5, 1947, Myanmar (Burma)
Karen National Union/Founded
What means Myanmar?
A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Union of Myanmar. Etymology: From မြန်မာ, the formal Burmese name of the main ethnic group in Myanmar; ဗမာ, from which Burma is derived, is the informal name. Both Burmese terms are also adjectives meaning “Burmese” (related to Myanmar/Burma, its, people, language, etc).
Is there a civil war in Burma?
The conflict has largely been ethnic-based, with several ethnic armed groups fighting Myanmar’s armed forces, the Tatmadaw, for self-determination. The conflict is the world’s longest ongoing civil war, having spanned more than seven decades.
Are Karen Christians?
The majority of Karens are Theravada Buddhists who also practice animism, while approximately 15 percent are Christian.
Is there a Karen flag?
The Karen national flag consists of three main colors: red, blue, and white. In the different regions of Burma where the Karen live, and even abroad, Christian and Buddhist Karen used the Karen national flag for Wrist Tying ceremonies, public or cultural meetings and the Karen New Year.
What do Karen people wear?
Traditionally Karen men wear a sarong and a sleeveless shirt, unmarried Karen women wear a long white dress, and married Karen women wear a sarong and sleeveless shirt. The design of male shirts and sarongs are different to female shirts and sarongs, and males and females tie their sarongs in different ways.