please note that tomorrow's (Wed, 25 April) report release + panel discussion will now be held at The Seven Fountains Retreat Center on the 2nd floor (not far from CMU). Time and program of events remain as previously announced; 1-4 pm!

The Nightmare Returns

Karen Hopes for Peace and Stability dashed by Burma Army’s actions

Date/Time: Wednesday 25 April, 1-4 pm

Venue: The Seven Fountains Retreat Center 

Report Launching Organization: The Karen Peace Support Network (KPSN)

KPSN is the largest network of Karen civil society organizations in Burma/Myanmar. KPSN member organizations have facilitated humanitarian support for vulnerable conflict-affected Karen communities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and refugees for decades. KPSN works to empower local Karen communities, raise awareness of the peace process, document human rights issues, and facilitate advocacy for a sustainable and equitable peace in Karen areas of Burma.

13:00- 14:20

The first discussion will focus on the recent events and current situation in Mutraw, Karen State- where the events in the report are taking place

Saw Nya Ki Htoo - Community representative

Naw K’nyaw Paw Nimrod - Mutraw Emergency Assistance Team (MEAT) member and Karen Women’s Organization Secretary

Saw Ma Bu Htoo - KPSN member

14:40- 16:00

The second discussion will focus on IDPs/refugee concerns, human rights in Burma, the Peace Process.

Dr. Chayan Vaddhanaput - RCSD Director: Situation for Karen Refugees and IDPs

Naw Zipporah Sein - Karen Senior Political Leader; Former KNU Vice-Chair: Insider’s perspective on the Karen Peace Process

Sai Kyaw Nyunt- Secretary, UPJDC Political Party: National perspective on the Myanmar Peace Process

Saw Hay Soe - KPSN: CSO perspective on the Karen Peace Process