The Karen National Union (KNU) held its 61st anniversary celebration on 12 October 2011. The KNU remains committed to achieving the right to self-determination for the Karen people through peaceful and political means. During the anniversary celebration, the KNU reiterated its goal of establishing a federal democratic system that guarantees equal rights for all ethnic nationalities in Burma. The KNU will continue to negotiate with the Burmese government and other ethnic groups to find long-lasting political solutions based on democracy, equality and peace.
The Karen National Union (KNU) held its 61st anniversary celebration on 12 October 2011. The KNU remains committed to achieving the right to self-determination for the Karen people through peaceful and political means. During the anniversary celebration, the KNU reiterated its goal of establishing a federal democratic system that guarantees equal rights for all ethnic nationalities in Burma. The KNU will continue to negotiate with the Burmese government and other ethnic groups to find long-lasting political solutions based on democracy, equality and peace.
The Karen National Union (KNU) held its 61st anniversary celebration on 12 October 2011. The KNU remains committed to achieving the right to self-determination for the Karen people through peaceful and political means. During the anniversary celebration, the KNU reiterated its goal of establishing a federal democratic system that guarantees equal rights for all ethnic nationalities in Burma. The KNU will continue to negotiate with the Burmese government and other ethnic groups to find long-lasting political solutions based on democracy, equality and peace.