Karen National Liberation Army (Peace Council) – KNLA-PC |
| Founded – 11 February 2007 Headquarters – Kawkareik Township, Karen State Active territories – Kawkareik and Hlaingbwe Townships, Karen State Size – Over 500 Chairman – General Saw Htaw Lay Vice-Chairman – Dr. Naw Kapaw Htoo General Secretary – Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt The KNU/KNLA-PC, a signatory to the NCA, has continued to adhere to it and has held informal meetings with the military. The group has consistently participated in the PPST formed under the NCA and is now a member of the 7 EAO Alliance, which was reformed on 18 March 2024. Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt, the General Secretary of KNU/KNLA-PC, serves as the joint general secretary in the 7 EAO Alliance and has stated that it will resolve the current political crisis only through negotiation with relevant stakeholders. On 10 July 2024, the KNU/KNLA-PC issued a statement prohibiting any involvement in drug-related activities and gambling, warning that those who disobey and violate this order will face severe consequences. Copies of the statement were addressed not only to their battalions, units and members but also to the chief of the Myawaddy District Police Force under the military, the township police station, and the liaison offices of the BGF and the DKBA. 1 Armed clash events with the military There were no armed clash events between the military and KNU/KNLA-PC from 2009 to the end of March 2023. Armed clash events with EROs There was one armed clash event between the KNU/KNLA- PC and New Mon State Party (NMSP) in 2020. 1 KNU/KNLA-PC and DKBA issue orders prohibiting members from engaging in drug and gambling activities, KIC, 10 December 2023 Contact Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/p/KnuKnla-PC-Media-100064488230298/?locale=th_TH Reference: Deciphering Myanmar’s Peace Process – A Reference Guide (2023 – 2024) |
