Mya Tun Oo
Overview of Mya Tun Oo
| ID | MYA0017 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | Joined Military 1980. Rapid rise to General 26 August 2016 (Chief of General Staff, Army, Navy and Air Force) 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 | Following the coup against the democratically elected government by the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) on 31 January, General Mya Tun Oo was appointed Minister of Defence on 1 February. The Minister of Defence is responsible for the Tatmadaw, which includes the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Tatmadaw have committed serious human rights violations in Myanmar since 1 February 2021 including prohibiting freedom of assembly, the arbitrary arrest and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup, violence against protesters – including the use of water cannon and rubber and live ammunition - and preventing use of the internet. As the Minister of Defence, General Mya Tun Oo has command responsibility for these violations and can therefore be held responsible for these actions. |
| OFSI Group ID | 14058 |
What alternative names has Mya Tun Oo used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mya Tun Oo | Primary name | |||
| Mya Htun Oo | Alias |
Where is Mya Tun Oo located?
| Address | Postal Code | Country | Email Address | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar |
What are the personal details of Mya Tun Oo?
| Gender | Date of Birth | Town of Birth | Country of Birth | Nationality | Passport | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | May 05, 1961 | Myanmar | Myanmar | Minister of Defence and State Administration Council Member |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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