Saw Mutu Say Poe

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]

In this Burmese name, Saw is an honorific, not a given name.
Saw
Mutu Say Poe
Chairman of the Karen National Union
Assumed office
21 December 2012[1]
Personal details
NationalityKawthoolese
Political partyKaren National Union
Military service
Allegiance Kawthoolei
Branch/serviceKaren National Liberation Army
RankGeneral

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
  1. "KNU elects Gen Mutu Say Poe as chairman". Mizzima News. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  2. Mon, Ye (10 April 2017). "Gen Mutu Say Poe re-elected as KNU chair". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  3. "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.
  4. Weng, Lawi (25 May 2017). "Saw Mutu Say Poe Calls for Inclusive Peace Negotiations". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  5. Min, Min (14 January 2016). "Gen. Saw Mutu Say Poe visits Defence Services Academy". Mizzima. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  6. "Mutu Say Poe: Ethnic leaders 'must be courageous'". DVB Multimedia Group. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2018.


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