Khaing Thu Kha

Khaing Thu Kha (; , also spelled as Khine Thu Kha; born 1970) is a Arakanese politician who is currently serving as a spokesperson and the news officer of the Arakan Army (AA), a group in Myanmar that works for more autonomy and self-determination for the Rakhine people. He communicates the group’s goals and activities to the public.

 Early life 
Khaing Thu Kha was born on 13 May 1970 in Rakhine State, Myanmar. In 1991, he joined the Arakan Army (Provisional), which started in Karen State. During attempts to enter Rakhine State from Bangladesh, he was arrested twice by Bangladeshi authorities.  He was jailed for a short time in 1991 and later sentenced to five years in prison in 1992.

 Role in armed groups 
After his release, he joined the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), another Rakhine group. In 2012, the ALP signed a ceasefire with the Myanmar government. Later, disagreements within the ALP led Khaing Thu Kha to leave.

In 2014, he helped found the modern Arakan Army with General Tun Myat Naing. The Arakan Army became an important organization in Myanmar. Khaing Thu Kha has been the group’s spokesperson, sharing its views and updates with the public.

 Influence 
Khaing Thu Kha is seen as a key figure in the Rakhine nationalist movement, promoting the rights and autonomy of the Rakhine people.၂၀၁၉ ခုနှစ်နှင့် သူ၏ ဇာတ်လိုက်များ (2019 and his protagonists)

 References 

 Other websites 
 Arakan Army official website

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