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New ‘Republic of Kawthoolei’ announced at Thai-Myanmar border The son of a former leader of the Karen National Union (KNU) declared independence and announced the establishment of the Republic of Kawthoolei, a self-proclaimed state located along the... [2]

Aidan Foster-Carter is honorary senior research fellow in sociology and modern Korea at Leeds University in the U.K. [3]

MAE SARIANG, Thailand — Longstanding Karen National Union (KNU) leader Naw Zipporah Sein, 62, begins to cry, as she recalls the fate of her old classmate at the hands of the Burma Army in Mon Township, Nyaung Lin Bin District, in May 1975. [4]

By SAW YAN NAING / THE IRRAWADDY Wednesday, February 1, 2012 [5]

TOKYO -- A North Korean girl, about 10, is garnering world attention as a possible heir to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. [6]

By Dai Kurokawa/Karen State SEPTEMBER, 2007 - VOLUME 15 NO.9 By Dai Kurokawa/Karen State SEPTEMBER, 2007 - VOLUME 15 NO.9 By Dai Kurokawa/Karen State SEPTEMBER, 2007 - VOLUME 15 NO.9 [8]

This is the second of three profiles of the candidates for Taiwan's Jan. 13 presidential election. [9]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-25 · 50% match

Tipsy-Turvy Quick Shots: Special Releases, World Class, and collaborations

[2] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-01-08 · 31% match

New ‘Republic of Kawthoolei’ announced at Thai-Myanmar border

New ‘Republic of Kawthoolei’ announced at Thai-Myanmar border The son of a former leader of the Karen National Union (KNU) declared independence and announced the establishment of the Republic of Kawthoolei, a self-proclaimed state located along the

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-22 · 33% match

To be Japan's 'Iron Lady,' Takaichi should call Trump's bluff with Lee

Aidan Foster-Carter is honorary senior research fellow in sociology and modern Korea at Leeds University in the U.K.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-04-27 · 40% match

Women and War: A Karen Leader’s Account

MAE SARIANG, Thailand — Longstanding Karen National Union (KNU) leader Naw Zipporah Sein, 62, begins to cry, as she recalls the fate of her old classmate at the hands of the Burma Army in Mon Township, Nyaung Lin Bin District, in May 1975.

[5] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 40% match

Karen Struggle Will Go On: KNU President

By SAW YAN NAING / THE IRRAWADDY Wednesday, February 1, 2012

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-03-04 · 35% match

Kim Jong Un's daughter no shoo-in for dad's job

TOKYO -- A North Korean girl, about 10, is garnering world attention as a possible heir to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

[7] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 39% match

Annan Criticizes Road Map

[8] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 38% match

Born on the Run

By Dai Kurokawa/Karen State SEPTEMBER, 2007 - VOLUME 15 NO.9 By Dai Kurokawa/Karen State SEPTEMBER, 2007 - VOLUME 15 NO.9 By Dai Kurokawa/Karen State SEPTEMBER, 2007 - VOLUME 15 NO.9

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-01-05 · 33% match

Hou Yu-ih, Taiwan's 'law and order' poster child aims for top job

This is the second of three profiles of the candidates for Taiwan's Jan. 13 presidential election.

[10] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 37% match

Fifteenth Anniversary of Min Ko Naing’s Arrest

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