The Karen National Union released a new publication titled "Strengthening Governance in Kawthoolei" on February 8, 2026, between 3:15 AM and 4:15 AM UTC, detailing its governance structure and policies, according to a post by researcher Sheehan on X. The publication, available at https://www.sgpa.info/publications, is based primarily on conversations, interviews, and field visits conducted by a Karen researcher with KNU officials, as stated in the X post by @sheehanj920 at https://x.com/sheehanj920/status/2020235336488743221. The report provides insights into the KNU's governance practices in Kawthoolei, a region associated with Karen armed resistance against Myanmar's military, referenced via @KNUhq on X.