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  "From the Karen National Political Dialogue to ward the Political Will of the Karen National"  

  "From the Karen National Political Dialogue to establish a Federal Democratic Union"  

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Welcome to KNU - Karen National Union

Intro

The Karen National Union (KNU) is a democratic political organisation, seeking equality and self-determination, human rights, democracy and equality in a Federal Union of Burma. The KNU is the leading political organisation representing the aspirations of the Karen people. The KNU was founded in 1947. The main aim of the KNU is a genuine Federal Union based on equality and self-determination.
Welcome to KNU - Karen National Union

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Welcome to KNU - Karen National Union

News Releases

U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan held a virtual meeting with pro-democratic resistance organizations

On August 15, U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan held a virtual meeting with pro-democratic resistance organizations advocating for reforms in Myanmar. Padoh Saw Tah Doh Moo, General Secretary of KNU, and Padoh Saw Taw Nee, Head of KNU’s Foreign Affairs Department participated in the meeting.Key points of the discussions included the current U.S. policy, alliance-building among pro-democracy and resistance organization, planning for federal democracy, improving local governance, and preparing for inclusive dialogue. The importance of maintaining pressure on the military regime and promoting accountability for human rights abuses was also underscored.Counselor Sullivan emphasized the United States' ongoing commitment to supporting pro-democracy actors through direct assistanc ...

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