The document summarizes the history of the Karen National Union (KNU) in three sentences:
The KNU was founded in 1947 to protect Karen ethnic rights and promote Karen culture. In 1990, the KNU controlled about 152 villages along the Thai-Burma border with an armed strength of around 11,000 troops. While seeking autonomy, the KNU has faced challenges from the Burmese military government and other ethnic armed organizations vying for control of territory.
The document summarizes the history of the Karen National Union (KNU) in three sentences:
The KNU was founded in 1947 to protect Karen ethnic rights and promote Karen culture. In 1990, the KNU controlled about 152 villages along the Thai-Burma border with an armed strength of around 11,000 troops. While seeking autonomy, the KNU has faced challenges from the Burmese military government and other ethnic armed organizations vying for control of territory.
The document summarizes the history of the Karen National Union (KNU) in three sentences:
The KNU was founded in 1947 to protect Karen ethnic rights and promote Karen culture. In 1990, the KNU controlled about 152 villages along the Thai-Burma border with an armed strength of around 11,000 troops. While seeking autonomy, the KNU has faced challenges from the Burmese military government and other ethnic armed organizations vying for control of territory.