A Karen National Union soldier stands guard during the 59th anniversary of Karen Revolution Day at Thay...
A Karen National Union (KNU) soldier stands guard during the 59th anniversary of Karen Revolution Day at Thay Bay Hla in Karen state along the Thai-Myanmar border January 31, 2008. The group has been fighting for autonomy from the Myanmar government since the end of World War Two. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (MYANMAR)