"This History Thread is about #Karenni people (in the news lately), their independence and resistance re Burma/Myanmar. Karenni is a name inclusive of several ethnic groups and is preferred by many activists and resistance groups. Kayah is Myanmar Govt's name for the state. Karenni (Kayah) St. borders Karen & Shan States w. Thailand on east; Salween River runs through it. Karenni (“Red Karen”) people migrated from north c. 700 BC. Governed by elected local “chiefs.” 1810 Burmese attacked (Ruby War) Karennis repelled Burmese invasions in 1823-45. Karenni diplomatic relations w. British 1826. British acknowledged Karenni independence 1857. British brokered recognition Karenni independence by Burmese King Mindon 1875. Conflicts w. British til 1892; Karenni independent but tributary to British, exploited (teak, minerals.)..."