IKO | January 31, 2016 On this the 67th Karen Revolution Day we recognise and honour the sacrifice of those who have given their lives, blood, possessions and liberty in the cause of the political and military struggle for [...]
Update by the Free Burma Rangers (FBR), Karen and Karenni States, Burma | January 20, 2016 Land of Green Mountains and Generous People Following the Free Burma Rangers (FBR) training the students travel with the instructors on a mission [...]
"Heart for Freedom" is a one hour documentary about the Karen People and their struggle for Freedom in what has become the world's longest ongoing conflict. Since World War II the Burmese military has waged a brutal war against [...]
1st Thalay 2755: 10th January 2016 Dear Karen Brothers and Sisters, On this auspicious first day of the waxing moon of the month of Thlay, year 2755 of the Karen era, the International Karen Organisation (IKO) takes great pride [...]
Sunday January 10th marked the Karen New Year 2755, and Karen people across the globe celebrated the occasion. These images are from Karen New Year 2755 celebrations at the KNDO (Karen National Defense Organisation) Heaquarters in the Karen State. [...]
Burma Link | December 19, 2015 On Wednesday December 16th, Burma Link organised a soft launch for the book “Lives on the Line: Voices for Change from the Thailand-Burma Border” in Mae Sot, Thailand. The event featured three special [...]
Press release | October 30, 2015 Despite plans by the Myanmar Ministry of Mines to investigate a controversial coal mining project in the remote Ban Chaung area of Dawei District, mining operations have resumed last week, after a four-month [...]
Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO), General Headquarters Kawthoolei | October 12, 2015 The Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) has closely followed the development regarding the peace process of Burma/Myanmar, starting with the call for nationwide ceasefire by the Ethnic [...]
Statement by Kawthoolei Armed Forces (KAF) | October 8, 2015 KAF disagrees with the 3 Karen groups, KNU, DKBA, and KNU/KNLA PC as representing ALL Karen when signing the NCA with the Burmese with their intent to destroy historical [...]
Statement by 41 Karen Civil Society Organizations | October 4, 2015 We, the undersigned civil society organizations and individuals from across Burma and the globe, have steadfastly engaged in the movement for the recognition of our ethnic rights to [...]