EAOs in the Southeastern Region of Myanmar

The key EAOs in the region include the Karen National Union (KNU), KNU/KNLA–Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC), Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Karenni Army (KA) and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF).

By ISP Admin | June 4, 2025

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Mapping No. 99

EAOs in the Southeastern Region of Myanmar

In southeastern Myanmar, seven Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) and at least 85 People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) are currently active. The key EAOs in the region include the Karen National Union (KNU), KNU/KNLA–Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC), Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Karenni Army (KA) and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF). The Kawthoolei Army (KTLA) and the Border Guard Force under the State Administration Council (SAC-BGF) also operate in this corridor.