Kuki National Army

Not to be confused with Kuki-Chin National Army.
Kuki National Army
KUKI NAM-SEPAI
LeadersPu.Ps.Haokip
Pu.David Hangsing
Pu.Samuel Hethong
Pu.Dr.Seilen Haokip
Dates of operation24 February 1988 (1988-02-24)[1] – present
HeadquartersMobile headquarters
Active regionsNortheast India

Myanmar (Burma)

IdeologyKuki nationalism
Size200+ (in Myanmar)[2]
around 2000 (total, including other KNO wings)[3]
Part ofKuki National Organisation
Allies Other Kuki National Organization Armed Wings:[better source needed][4] Kachin Independence Army[6]
People's Defence Force[better source needed]
OpponentsState opponents

Non-state opponents

Battles and wars
Websiteissuu.com/knoknaburma

The Kuki National Army (KNA) is a Kuki insurgent group active in Upper Myanmar and in pockets of Northeast India. It is the armed wing of the Kuki National Organisation.[2][6]

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  3. ^ Hussain, Afrida (7 July 2023). "Manipur crisis: What is suspension of operations agreement?". India Today. Guhawati. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "The Kuki National Organisation". Zo Gam. 1 September 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b "The Kuki National Organisation". Zou Gam. 1 September 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Kuki National Army, Manipur". www.satp.org. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Pyusawhti militia". Myanmar NOW.