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KNU Statement on Review of Karen Revolutionary Resistance and National Politics

The KNU successfully held a conference, at a certain place in the base area of resistance, reviewing and discussing experiences of the Karen revolutionary resistance and national political movement from January 29 to 30, 2009. It was attended by 68 representatives from inside the country and abroad.

Participants of the meeting discussed on issues relating to weaknesses, strength and unity the Karen people had to face, during 60 years of Karen revolutionary resistance and drew lessons from them. In spite of ruthless military campaigns and divisive intrigues by successive regimes, against the KNU during the 60 years, the resistance remains strong and stable because of just and correct leadership by the KNU and its faithful stand on the principles and proper implementation of the policies, laid down. The meeting adopted the 4-point position given below so that the national revolutionary resistance may gain victories in the future as well.

1. To maintain correct patriotic spirit;
2. To establish trust on the basis of mutual understanding among the Karen people of different dialect groups, customs and religious faiths;
3. To build up strong unity among the Karen people;
4. To totally annihilate the system of military dictatorship, as the Karen revolution is not only for the Karen people but also for liberation of the fellow oppressed nationalities and establishment of democracy. 

We, KNU, make the pledge to struggle on firmly, with unity until final victory is achieved for national liberation, equality, self-determination and democratic rights.

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