Saw Mutu Say Poe is a Karen military and political leader. He is the chairman of the Karen National Union, first elected at the 15th KNU Congress on 21 December 2012[1] and reelected for another term on 10 April 2017.[2] As a member of the Karen National Liberation Army, Poe maintained the rank of general officer and served as the commander in chief of the group prior to his election as chairman of the Karen National Union.[1]
Mutu Say Poe | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Karen National Union | |
| Assumed office 21 December 2012[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Kawthoolese |
| Political party | Karen National Union |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Kawthoolei |
| Branch/service | Karen National Liberation Army |
| Rank | General |
At the Union Peace Conference - 21st Century Panglong, Poe was a notable speaker who made the opening address[3] and urged for more inclusive peace negotiations between the government of Myanmar and armed insurgent groups.[4][5] Poe has also encouraged leaders of other insurgent groups to sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement with the government.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c "KNU elects Gen Mutu Say Poe as chairman". Mizzima News. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Mon, Ye (10 April 2017). "Gen Mutu Say Poe re-elected as KNU chair". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Saw Mutu Sae Poe, KNU Chairperson delivers opening address at 2nd Session of UPC-21st Century Panglong". Myanmar State Counsellor Office. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Weng, Lawi (25 May 2017). "Saw Mutu Say Poe Calls for Inclusive Peace Negotiations". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Min, Min (14 January 2016). "Gen. Saw Mutu Say Poe visits Defence Services Academy". Mizzima. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Mutu Say Poe: Ethnic leaders 'must be courageous'". DVB Multimedia Group. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
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