Thura San Lwin
Overview of Thura San Lwin
| ID | MYA0007 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025. |
| Imposed Sanctions | Asset freeze, Travel Ban |
| Last Updated | Apr 09, 2025 |
| UK Statement of Reasons | Brigadier General Thura San Lwin, Commander of the Border Guard Police. He was commander of the BGP in Rakhine, during the most intense months of the Rohingya ‘clearance operations’, which commenced on 25 August 2017 and were at their most intense during the following two months. Thura San Lwin, directly and through his position of command, is responsible for overseeing the commission of serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya in Rakhine State, including physical abuse, torture and sexual violence against and detention of Rohingya people. |
| OFSI Group ID | 13692 |
What alternative names has Thura San Lwin used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thura San Lwin | Brigadier General | Primary name |
What are the personal details of Thura San Lwin?
| Gender | Date of Birth | Town of Birth | Country of Birth | Nationality | Passport | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Mar 17, 1959 | Myanmar | Commander of the Border Guard Police |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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