Statement from Burma Campaign UK
Burma Campaign UK sends its condolences to the family of Khun Hte Bu Peh, Chairman of the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), who passed away on the afternoon of the 27th January 2011.
Khun Hte Bu Peh led the KNPP with wisdom and determination during difficult and challenging times for the Karenni people and the whole of Burma. He had also served as Chair of the Ethnic Nationalities Council.
Khun Hte Bu Peh worked for greater unity between ethnic groups and the democracy movement, and was widely respected. He had also called for stronger international action on Burma, most recently offering KNPP’s support and cooperation for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma.
Burma Campaign UK pledges to continue to work for the fulfilment of Khun Hte Bu Peh’s dream of a democratic Burma where the Karenni, and all the people of Burma, can live lives of peace and prosperity.
Zoya Phan, Campaigns Manager at Burma Campaign UK, Khun Hte Bu Peh, KNPP Chairman, Day Day Paw, wife of Khun Hte Bu Peh, Bwa Bwa Phan, UK Representative of Karen National Union, March 2008.
Mark Farmaner, Director at Burma Campaign UK and Khun Hte Bu Peh, KNPP Chairman, March 2008.