Karen State

Karen State

Ethnic Karen villagers march in Kayin state’s Hpapun (Mutraw) district on January 6 to protest military expansion in the region. (Photo: Salween Peace Park)
Recent fighting in eastern Kayin state has forced thousands to flee and spurred calls for a...
Published on Jan 7, 2021
Photo : S Yarzar Aung
Karen people cast their ballots in Kamai Kon village, Kawkareik township, Karen state. The area is under the control of the Karen National Union's armed wing, the Karen National...
Nov 8, 2020
KNDP members campaign in villages in Hlaingbwe township in September. (Nan Aye Mya Marlar/Facebook)
The Karen National Union, which has its headquarters in the township, won’t be taking part in the election, however
Nov 7, 2020