The Karen National Union (KNU) is a democratic organisation respresenting the Karen people of Burma. Our goal is peace and prosperity in a democratic federal Burma.
The Karen National Union is the leading political organisation representing the aspirations of the Karen people.
The KNU was founded in 1947, its predecessor organisations date back to 1881.
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- KNU press release on meeting with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
- The KNU Press Release on 1st Meeting between KNU Delegation and Union- Level Peace Delegation
- Karen National Union (KNU) and Myanmar President U Thein Sein Meeting
- KNU and the Burmese Government Continued State-level Ceasefire Talks
- KNU Leaves to Continue Talks on Ceasefires with the Burmese Government
Rape, slave labour, looting, extortion and executions are part of every day life for the Karen.