N'Ban La
N'Ban La is a Kachin political and military leader in Myanmar. He is the chairman of the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and a senior commander of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), and was formerly the vice chairman of the KIO[1][4] and the chairman of the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC).[3][5]
N'Ban La | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the KIO | |
| Assumed office 27 January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Lanyaw Zawng Hra |
| Vice Chairman of the KIO | |
| In office 2016–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gauri Zau Seng[1] |
| Succeeded by | Htang Gam Shawng[2] |
| Chairman of the UNFC | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Nai Hong Sar[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Kachin Independence Organisation |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kachin State |
| Branch/service | Kachin Independence Army |
| Rank | General |
KIO/A leadership edit
In 2001, N'Ban La helped oust then chairman of the KIO Mali Zup Zau Mai in favour of Lamung Tu Jai. As chief of staff of the KIO, N'Ban La removed several senior officers from the KIO's leadership on 7 January 2004; they had intended to oust him and replace him with Lasang Aung Wah. N'Ban La became vice chairman of the KIO in 2016.[1]
N'Ban La was chosen to become chairman of the KIO at the group's 17th central committee meeting on 1 January 2018.[6] He was formally sworn into office on 27 January 2018.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c Kumbun, Joe (2 January 2018). "Analysis: KIO Kicks Off New Year with New Leadership". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Phanida, Daw (3 January 2018). "Dialogue policy will remain unchanged despite leadership change in KIO". Mizzima. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ a b "UNFC | Myanmar Peace Monitor". www.mmpeacemonitor.org. Myanmar Peace Monitor. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Kumbun, Joe (14 September 2017). "As Panglong falters, Myanmar's new peace powerbroker emerges". Frontier Myanmar. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Aung San Suu Kyi to meet with UNFC Chairman N'Ban La on 17 July". 11 July 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Thar, Chan (3 January 2018). "KIO gets new chair, analysts see less fighting". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "KIO, Tatmadaw meet in China border amid heavy fighting". Burma News International. Retrieved 8 May 2018.