Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels a terrorist group as elections loom

Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels a terrorist group as elections loom

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government designated the Karen National Union a terrorist organization Thursday, making illegal virtually any activities connected with the major ethnic rebel group, including contact by third parties. The KNU has been fighting on and off for greater autonomy since Myanmar became independent from Britain in 1948. The group located in Myanmar’s…

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