Saw Mo Shay
Saw Mo Shay (Burmese: စောမိုရှေး) is a Karen insurgent officer and commander-in-chief of DKBA-5, an insurgent group active in Kayin State, Myanmar. He was appointed commander-in-chief in an emergency meeting with DKBA-5 commanders, after the original commander-in-chief, Saw La Pwe, died from throat cancer in Bago. Saw Mo Shay was previously the deputy commander-in-chief of DKBA-5.[1][2]
Saw Mo Shay | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Democratic Karen Benevolent Army |
| Rank | Commander-in-chief |
| Battles/wars | Internal conflict in Myanmar |
References
- "DKBA appoints new Commander-in-Chief". Mizzima. 22 April 2016.
- Nyein, Nyein (27 July 2015). "Ethnic Leaders Call on Govt for Inclusion, Cessation of Hostilities". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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