The 17th Congress of the Karen National Union (KNU), resulted in the election of its leaders, the KNU Executive Committee members and the leaders of the 12 central departments. The KNU Executive Committee comprises of 11 members, namely: Padoh Saw Eh Kler Say, Padoh Saw Tony, Padoh Naw Dah Dah, Padoh Saw Law Eh Moo, Brigadier General Saw Tamala Thaw, General Saw Johnny, as