Padoh Mahn Nyein Maung attends a demonstration on October 2, 2019 in central Yangon to protest the arrest and jailing of prominent Karen activist Naw Ohn Hla and two Karen youth activists for organising an unauthorised ceremony to mark Karen Martyrs’ Day. (Steve Tickner | Frontier)
Padoh Mahn Nyein Maung attends a demonstration on October 2, 2019 in central Yangon to protest the arrest and jailing of prominent Karen activist Naw Ohn Hla and two Karen youth activists for organising an unauthorised ceremony to mark Karen Martyrs’ Day. (Steve Tickner | Frontier)

KNU heavyweight prepares for election battle

Lifelong revolutionary Padoh Mahn Nyein Maung speaks to Frontier’s Naw Betty Han about his decision to resign as a senior Karen National Union leader in order to make a run for parliament.

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