Myanmar's oldest resistance force KNU signals a new era

Leaders meet press, challenge military regime and promise transformation

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Soldiers of the Karen National Union (KNU) stand guard during a 70th anniversary event in 2019. © Reuters

GWEN ROBINSON, Nikkei Asia editor-at-large

MAE SOT, Thailand -- Leaders of the Karen National Union, one of Myanmar's oldest and largest ethnic armed groups, have issued a fresh challenge to the military regime, saying they no longer recognize an earlier peace agreement and will intensify their resistance while strengthening alliances with other groups.

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