Karen National Democratic Party supporters ride in a convoy through Myawaddy Township, Kayin State, on October 19. (Supplied/Karen National Democratic Party)

KNU backing boosts election hopes of allied Karen parties

Karen parties hope an agreement not to compete against each other, a shared sense of mission and the support of the Karen National Union will win them more representation in 2020 and beyond.

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