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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... [1]

Monday (Feb. 24) Kayah State lawmaker U Soe Thein asked if the government had a plan to set up a general provident fund (GPF) so civil servants had savings when they retired or resigned. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]

A Karen revolutionary leader, Major General Saw Htay Maung, died aged 93 at his headquarters in Kawkareik Township, Karen State, on May 3. His funeral will be held on May 5 at his headquarters in Toh Kaw Koe village, according to his family. [4]

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Australian MP Luke Simpkins, who last month made a covert visit into eastern Burma, has conveyed his support to Karen ethnic armed groups and spoken against continuing human rights violations in the country. [5]

Kevin Rudd is a former prime minister of Australia and is the global president of the Asia Society. Thom Woodroofe is a former climate diplomat and a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute. [6]

RANGOON — Karen political parties, armed groups and civil society organizations meeting in eastern Karen State last weekend have reiterated calls for the creation of a federal union, while offering support for Aung San Suu Kyi’s constitutional reform... [7]

Wednesday will mark the 65th Karen Martyrs’ Day, the day that Saw Ba U Gyi, first president of the Karen National Union (KNU), was killed in a Burma Army ambush. [8]

RANGOON — Several hundred ethnic Karen leaders from armed groups, political parties, youth groups and community-based organizations are meeting in Karen State to focus on building unity among Karen communities around the world. [9]

Sources
[1] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-01-08 · 45% 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

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-02-13 · 40% match

KNU chairman calls for national unity and the dismantling of military dictatorship on 78th Karen National Day

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-02-29 · 37% match

This Week in Parliament

Monday (Feb. 24) Kayah State lawmaker U Soe Thein asked if the government had a plan to set up a general provident fund (GPF) so civil servants had savings when they retired or resigned.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-05-04 · 46% match

Karen Revolutionary Leader and Peacemaker with Myanmar Government Dies

A Karen revolutionary leader, Major General Saw Htay Maung, died aged 93 at his headquarters in Kawkareik Township, Karen State, on May 3. His funeral will be held on May 5 at his headquarters in Toh Kaw Koe village, according to his family.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-02-05 · 44% match

Australian MP Pledged to Support Karen Resistance: KNDO Commander

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Australian MP Luke Simpkins, who last month made a covert visit into eastern Burma, has conveyed his support to Karen ethnic armed groups and spoken against continuing human rights violations in the country.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-09-27 · 43% match

China should now outline how it will reduce domestic carbon emissions

Kevin Rudd is a former prime minister of Australia and is the global president of the Asia Society. Thom Woodroofe is a former climate diplomat and a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-06-03 · 42% match

Karen Groups Back Suu Kyi Constitutional Reform Campaign

RANGOON — Karen political parties, armed groups and civil society organizations meeting in eastern Karen State last weekend have reiterated calls for the creation of a federal union, while offering support for Aung San Suu Kyi’s constitutional reform

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-08-08 · 42% match

Marking Karen Martyrs Day, A Soldier Speaks of Armed Struggle

Wednesday will mark the 65th Karen Martyrs’ Day, the day that Saw Ba U Gyi, first president of the Karen National Union (KNU), was killed in a Burma Army ambush.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-05-29 · 41% match

Karen Groups Seek Unity at 3-Day Conference

RANGOON — Several hundred ethnic Karen leaders from armed groups, political parties, youth groups and community-based organizations are meeting in Karen State to focus on building unity among Karen communities around the world.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-11-28 · 41% match

Karen Minister Envisions Development Through Coal Power

Karen State, 283 kilometers southeast of Yangon, has been devastated by years of fighting between ethnic Karen armed groups and the government army. Peace was restored to the region in 2012.

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