The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) has confirmed that they will go on fighting against the military junta under the guidance of the Karenni Army, an alliance known as the United Karenni States Independence Army.

The KNDF message was sent on the 73rd anniversary of the Karenni Army on 17 August.

The KNDF said the Karenni Army has been fighting to establish a federal union with national equality, self-rule and self-reliance, and that it is a lighthouse for the revolution of Karenni people.