Khaing Thu Kha
Khaing Thu Kha | |
|---|---|
 ULA Spokesman Khaing Thu Kha | |
| Native name | ခိုင်သုခ |
| Born | May 13, 1970 Ann District, Rakhine State, Myanmar |
| Allegiance | Arakan Army |
| Branch | Arakan Army |
| Years of service | 2014–present |
| Rank | Public Relations Officer |
| Commands | In charge of Arakan Army News Information |
| Battles / wars | |
| Website | https://www.arakanarmy.net/ |
Khaing Thu Kha (Burmese: ခိုင်သုခ; pronounced: [kʰaɪŋ θu kʰa], also spelled as Khine Thu Kha; born 1970) is a Arakanese politician who is currently serving as a spokesperson and the news officer of the Arakan Army (AA), a group in Myanmar that works for more autonomy and self-determination for the Rakhine people.[1] He communicates the group’s goals and activities to the public.[2][3]
Early life
Khaing Thu Kha was born on 13 May 1970 in Rakhine State, Myanmar. In 1991, he joined the Arakan Army (Provisional), which started in Karen State.[4] During attempts to enter Rakhine State from Bangladesh, he was arrested twice by Bangladeshi authorities.[5] He was jailed for a short time in 1991 and later sentenced to five years in prison in 1992.[6][7]
Role in armed groups
After his release, he joined the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), another Rakhine group.[8] In 2012, the ALP signed a ceasefire with the Myanmar government. Later, disagreements within the ALP led Khaing Thu Kha to leave.[9]
In 2014, he helped found the modern Arakan Army with General Tun Myat Naing.[10] The Arakan Army became an important organization in Myanmar. Khaing Thu Kha has been the group’s spokesperson, sharing its views and updates with the public.[11]
Influence
Khaing Thu Kha is seen as a key figure in the Rakhine nationalist movement, promoting the rights and autonomy of the Rakhine people.[12][13][14]
References
- ↑ Hein Htoo Zan (25 November 2023). "Myanmar's Junta And Its Military Face Annihilation, Arakan Army Says". The Irrawaddy.
- ↑ "4 AA fighters killed, 1 injured in RSO's border ambush". Narinjara News. 3 September 2024.
- ↑ Aye Myat Khaing (16 November 2024). "Over 90% of land in four townships with ongoing conflicts under AA control: Spokesperson". Narinjara News.
- ↑ RFA Burmese. "Arakan Army says it will investigate and try captured junta soldiers". Radio Free Asia.
- ↑ "Arakan Army vows to fight for total control of Myanmar's Rakhine state". Radio Free Asia. 4 March 2024.
- ↑ "Arakan Army Resistance Force Claims Control of Strategic Township in Myanmar". Voice of America. 15 January 2024.
- ↑ "Union Health Minister unveils new medical buildings in Bago". Global New Light of Myanmar. 2 June 2024.
- ↑ "ULA/AA: Our Policy is Self-Determination and Confederation". Burma News International. 10 June 2024.
- ↑ "ရခိုင်ပြည် လွတ်မြောက်ရေးပါတီနဲ့ အစိုးရ ငြိမ်းချမ်းရေး သဘောတူ (Rakhine State Liberation Party and government agree on peace)". BBC News (in Burmese). Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ↑ Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray) (9 January 2025). "AA Spokesperson U Khaing Thukha States Cessation of Attack Depends on Junta's Reaction". Narinjara News.
- ↑ "AA Accuses Junta of Inciting Ethnic Conflict in Buthidaung". Burma News International. 18 April 2024.
- ↑ Hein Htoo Zan (6 March 2024). "AA Offers Save Haven to Rohingya Targeted for Conscription by Myanmar Junta". The Irrawaddy.
- ↑ ၂၀၁၉ ခုနှစ်နှင့် သူ၏ ဇာတ်လိုက်များ (2019 and his protagonists)
- ↑ "Myanmar Armed Group Presses Offensive in Rakhine State". The Defence Post. 14 November 2023.