Karen National Liberation Army

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) is the armed wing of the Karen National Union, representing the ethnic Karen people in Myanmar. It has fought for decades to gain greater autonomy and rights for the Karen community amid Myanmar's complex internal conflict involving various ethnic groups. The KNLA aims to establish self-rule and improve conditions for its people, often engaging in armed conflict with the Myanmar military. Despite periods of peace negotiations, the conflict persists, reflecting broader struggles for ethnic recognition and political representation in the country.