Aung Kham Hti

Who is Aung Kham Hti?

U Aung Kham Hti is a former monk and a Burmese politician. He was the Chairman of the Pa-O National Organization, which he re-organized in 1976. Its military wing, known as the Pa-O National Army was also headed by him. On 11 April 1991, the PNO, under his leadership, agreed a ceasefire with the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council. The PNO was granted a number of business concessions and control over some territory in the southwest Shan State, which later became known as the Shan State Special Region-6. Presently, he is a co-chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Shan State branch.