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Kachin Independence Army (KIA)
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About — Kachin Independence Army (KIA)
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is an ethnic armed group fighting for Kachin autonomy in northern Myanmar since 1991. It is central to one of the longest-running conflicts in the region, contributing to humanitarian crises and regional instability. Despite a 2011 ceasefire, clashes persist, exemplified by renewed hostilities in 2023, highlighting unresolved tensions over self-rule.