Htang Gam Shawng
Gunhtang Gam Shawng | |
|---|---|
| chairman of the Kachin Independence Organisation | |
| Assumed office 2 January 2023 | |
| Commander-in-Chief of the KIO | |
| In office 27 January 2018 – 2 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | N'Ban La[1] |
| Succeeded by | Khaung Lun |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Kachin Independence Organisation |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kachin State |
| Branch/service | Kachin Independence Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
Gunhtang Gam Shawng is a Kachin political and military leader. He is the chairman of the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO).[2] He previously served as the vice chairman of the KIO[3][4] and the commander in chief of the KIA,[5] and was succeeded in these roles by Khaung Lun.[2] Shawng was also previously the chief of staff of the KIO.[6]
References
- ^ Phanida, Daw (3 January 2018). "Dialogue policy will remain unchanged despite leadership change in KIO". Mizzima. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Kachin Independence Leader Steps Down". The Irrawaddy. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Kachin Militia Appoints New Leaders Amid Ongoing Hostilities With Myanmar Forces". Radio Free Asia. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "General N'Ban La becomes KIO chairman | Eleven Myanmar". www.elevenmyanmar.com. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) | Myanmar Peace Monitor". mmpeacemonitor.org. Myanmar Peace Monitor. Archived from the original on 12 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ Kumbun, Joe (2 January 2018). "Analysis: KIO Kicks Off New Year with New Leadership". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 8 May 2018.