Htang Gam Shawng
Gunhtang Gam Shawng is a Kachin political and military leader. He is the vice chairman of the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO)[2][3] and the commander in chief of the Kachin Independence Army.[4] Shawng was also previously the chief of staff of the KIO.[5]
Gunhtang Gam Shawng | |
|---|---|
| Commander-in-Chief of the KIO | |
| Assumed office 27 January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | N'Ban La[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Kachin Independence Organisation |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kachin State |
| Branch/service | Kachin Independence Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
References
- Phanida, Daw (3 January 2018). "Dialogue policy will remain unchanged despite leadership change in KIO". Mizzima. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- "Kachin Militia Appoints New Leaders Amid Ongoing Hostilities With Myanmar Forces". Radio Free Asia. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- "General N'Ban La becomes KIO chairman | Eleven Myanmar". www.elevenmyanmar.com. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- "Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) | Myanmar Peace Monitor". mmpeacemonitor.org. Myanmar Peace Monitor. Archived from the original on 12 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- Kumbun, Joe (2 January 2018). "Analysis: KIO Kicks Off New Year with New Leadership". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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