Saw Mo Shay Explained
| Saw Mo Shay |
| Allegiance: | Democratic Karen Benevolent Army |
| Rank: | General |
| Battles: | Internal conflict in Myanmar
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Saw Mo Shay (my|စောမိုရှေး; 1967 – 22 July 2021) was a Karen insurgent officer and commander-in-chief of DKBA-5, an insurgent group active in Kayin State, Myanmar.
Biography
He was appointed commander-in-chief in an emergency meeting with DKBA-5 commanders, after the original commander-in-chief, Saw La Pwe, died from throat cancer in Bago. Saw Mo Shay was previously the deputy commander-in-chief of DKBA-5.[1] [2]
Saw Mo Shay died of COVID-19 in Yangon.[3] [4]
Notes and References
- News: DKBA appoints new Commander-in-Chief. Mizzima. 22 April 2016. en.
- News: Nyein. Nyein. Ethnic Leaders Call on Govt for Inclusion, Cessation of Hostilities. 8 January 2018. The Irrawaddy. 27 July 2015.
- KMThein4. Nicholas. Rten. Nicholas Rten. 1417808801089024007. 21 July 2021. The DKBA Commander-in-Chief, General Saw Mo Shay, has died of COVID19 disease in Yangon this evening, according to DKBA Brigadier General Kaung Myat..
- Web site: DKBA's Commander-in-Chief General Saw Mo Shay passes away from Covid-19.
