Retaking our Eastern Border

This report by the Karen Peace Support Network (KPSN) is part of a continuing analysis of the conflict and governance changes taking place in Kawthoolei since the military coup in 2021.

While there is international attention on the territorial losses or gains of the regime, much less attention is paid to what happens once areas of Burma are freed from regime occupation.

In Kawthoolei the Karen National Union represents the people of its region and has responsibility for administration and services to the local population, regardless of ethnicity or religion.

The Karen National Union has decades of experience in providing administration and services in the most difficult of circumstances including remote and challenging geography, conflict zones and limited budgets. Departments such as the Karen Education and Culture Department (KECD) and the Karen Department of Health and Welfare (KDHW) have been working to expand the provision of education and health services to new populations under KNU administration.

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