KNU Statement Welcoming EU Demands

OFFICE OF THE SUPREME HEADQUARTERS
KAREN NATIONAL UNION
KAWTHOOLEI

June 12, 2009
1. The Karen National Union welcomes the statement by the European
Union of 11th June 2009, calling on the State Peace and Development
Council (SPDC) to refrain from seeking military solutions against ethnic
minorities, and to respect international humanitarian and human rights
law.

2. The KNU believes that the situation in Karen State and other ethnic states
is a serious crisis that has been ignored by the international community
for far too long. The situation warrants international intervention,
including by the European Union and United Nations Security Council.
3. The new military offensive against our people should be halted
immediately, and Burmese Army’s soldiers should withdraw from Karen
state.
4. The KNU repeats its call for the SPDC to enter in genuine dialogue. The
KNU stands ready to enter into such dialogue at any time.
5. The KNU is a democratic organisation committed to human rights and
democracy in Burma. We are working towards a Federal Burma where all
people live in peace, democracy and harmony.
Central Executive Committee
Karen National Union