Our Condolences for Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan
Feb 14th, 2008
Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan
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Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan, 64, a leader of the Karen National Union, one of the biggest ethnic groups fighting Myanmar’s military government, was killed by gunmen on 14.02.2008 at his home in Maesot, Thailand.
The tragic death of Padoh Mahn Sha is an immeasurable loss for all freedom loving people of Burma and it indeed is a deadly blow to the entire pro-democracy and human rights movement of all people of all ethnic races in Burma.
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Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan
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Secretary-General and spokesperson for the Karen National Union Born on the 5th July 1943, in Taw Gyaung village, Pan Tanaw Township, Maaubin District, Delta division, Burma. He is a Buddhist, Poe Karen with have two sons and two daughters. Padoh Mahn Sha graduated from Rangoon University in 1966 with a degree in History. He then joined Karen Revolution led by KNU in 1966. Before joining KNU, He was one of the KNU – UG from 1963 to 1966. From 1966 to 1974, He had visited Ethnic revolution in Kareni, Shan and Kachin states several times. During that period, He traveled to China two times to talk with BCP and CPC. From 1975 to 1984, He became a Joint Secretary of KNU, Nyaung Lay Bin District. In November 1984, He became a member of KNU central committee and moved to KNU Headquarters.
In 1995 KNU 11th congress, He was elected as a Joint General Secretary, and in 2000 KNU 12th congress, he was elected as a General Secretary of KNU. Simultaneously he became a member of National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB) secretariat. Mahn Sha was elected General Secretary of the KNU again in 2004 KNU 13th congress and remains in that position until today. |
February 14th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I admired him greatly. He is devotion on Freedom Struggle for Burma.
I am deeply very very sorry to hear of the death of Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan. I am sorry to read the news. May I send his family and Karen National Union, my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in a time of sorrow.
Zaw Win (88 Generation Students Exile)
New York
February 14th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Dear all,
It’s a great loss for Burma who fight for their rights and democracy.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
What a sad end for who has a beautiful heart. He is a simple man but full with new idea. He is a Buddhist but well respected by KNU which dominated by Christian Karen. He has never converted his believe to get a top position with KNU, but he made it. He was accused of leftist but he is a nationalist.
Lord Buddha wisdom with you Padoh
February 15th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
I am writing to express my enormous shock on hearing of the brutal and heartless murder of Phado Mahn Sha. All friends of Burma and the Karen people are stunned with loss and anger. The democracy movement in Burma has suffered the loss of a major warrior for human rights and justice.
I met Phado Mahn Sha on a number of occasions in Thailand and was always moved by his integrity, sincerity, courage and humility. He was a valuable role model for his people and an unending source of inspiration. I am grateful to have known this fine and honorable man.
He is irreplaceable.
Sincerely and respectfully,
February 15th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I just received a sad news that our good friend Pado Manh Sha was assassinated today. It was the great loss not only for Karen, but for all of us. He was our good friend and a leader to.
February 15th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I’m very sad with karen peoples and Padoh Mahn Sha family .I would like to say condolences many time to good leader like Padoh Mahn Sha.
Khit.
February 16th, 2008 at 11:35 am
We are deeply saddened by the death of Pado Mahn Sha. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and by his people. Our heartfelt sympathies go to all his family and friends.
With love,
Uncle Ross and Aunty Bev
February 17th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Badoh Mahn Sha
You are the great hero and Martyr of our twenty first century not only for freedom loving Karen, but also for all Burmese people too.
You opened our eye, ear and heart to find justice and freedom. You lead us what you really want genuine peace and human dignity. Your soul and spirit will never die.
My heartfelt sympathies go to all your family and friends.
It is time to Unite together with All Karen People and Burmese People who loving and caring for Peace and Justice.
KoKo Oo
Free Burma Activist Group
Chicago
February 17th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Badoh Mahn Sha
You are the great hero and Martyr of our twenty first century not only for freedom loving Karen, but also for all Burmese people too.
You opened our eye, ear and heart to find justice and freedom. You lead us what you really want genuine peace and human dignity. Your soul and spirit will never die.
My heartfelt sympathies go to all your family and friends.
It is time to Unite together with All Karen People and Burmese People who loving and caring for Peace and Justice.
KoKo Oo
Free Burma Activist Group
Chicago
February 25th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Padoh Mahn Sha was such a lovely man and a very strong leader for the Karen people. My sincere sympathy to his children and to the Karen nation for the loss of a father and leader.
With respect and love,
Tharamu Pee Pee Jean Allpress (New Zealand)