Zaw Min Tun

Zaw Min Tun

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Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun is the spokesperson for Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC). In recent statements, he has emphasized the country's commitment to maintaining a multi-party democratic system, highlighting its political successes. During an official visit to Russia and Belarus, he discussed Myanmar's economic development and international partnerships, including agreements on technology transfer and agricultural modernization. Zaw Min Tun has also called for youth engagement in national development, advocating for a balance between youthful ambition and the wisdom of experienced leaders.

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Zaw Min Tun is the junta spokesperson who stated that the election is being conducted for the people of Myanmar.

‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power | Myanmar
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
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Lashing back at foreign criticism of the poll last week, the junta spokesperson Zaw Min Tun told reporters: 'It is not being held for the international community.'

Myanmar’s first election since the 2021 coup: everything you need to know | Myanmar
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
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Zaw Min Tun pointed out that Kawasaki's comments show a lack of remorse for Japan's historical actions in Asia.

法理昭昭,岂容日本挑衅越线! _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-12-24
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Gen Zaw Min Tun is the spokesman for the Myanmar junta, claiming efforts to eradicate online scams.

Myanmar's army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12
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Spokesperson Major-General Zaw Min Tun told media that Myanmar nationals in the US can return home to vote.

‘A constant fear’: Myanmar nationals face imprisonment back home as US ends protected status | Myanmar
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
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Maj Gen Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson for the military government, accused the top leaders of the Karen National Union of being involved in the scam projects at KK Park.

Thousands detained as Myanmar military raids notorious KK park scam compound | Myanmar
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
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Zaw Min Tun is the junta spokesperson who claimed rebel factions bombed the Gokteik bridge.

Historic Myanmar bridge destroyed in fighting | Myanmar
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-25
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Zaw Min Tun is a major general who announced that the acting president was in critical condition.

Умер и.о. президента Мьянмы, пришедший к власти в результате переворота — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-08-07
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Zaw Min Tun speaks to the media during a ceremony to mark the country’s Armed Forces Day.

Myanmar junta ends state of emergency
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-02
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Zaw Min Tun is the junta spokesman who announced the abolition of the state of emergency.

Myanmar junta ends state of emergency in election run-up
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-07-31
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Zaw Min Tun announced the abolition of the state of emergency to prepare for elections.

Myanmar junta ends state of emergency as it prepares for elections | Myanmar
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31
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Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for comment.

Hundreds of Myanmar troops, civilians flee across Thai border - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-13
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General Zaw Min Tun, spokesperson for the military government of Myanmar, said they will proceed with negotiations.

Aranceles de Trump: Aparte de México y Canadá, ¿qué países han recibido las cartas de EU?
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-07-12
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Major-General Zaw Min Tun, the military government's spokesperson, said they would seek negotiations.

Veja os principais produtos afetados pelas tarifas de Trump em cada país
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-07-12
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Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson for Myanmar’s military government said it will follow up with negotiations.

The countries that received Trump’s tariff letters – and where things stand now
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-11
5.0

Major General Zaw Min Tun is the spokesperson for the State Administration Council (SAC) and provided details about ceasefire violations.

KIA၊ TNLA၊ KNPP၊ KNU/KNLA, PDF attack army posts despite ceasefire, says SAC spokesperson
Eleven Media (Daily Eleven)·MyanmarMyanmar· 2025-04-20
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Zaw Min Tun is the spokesperson of the State Administration Council who reported on the attacks by ethnic armed groups during the ceasefire period.

Ethnic armed groups attack military bases during ceasefire period, says SAC spokesperson
Eleven Media (Daily Eleven)·MyanmarMyanmar· 2025-04-20
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State Administration Council spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun stated that, despite the ceasefire from April 2–22, coordinated attacks occurred on April 6.

Armed groups continue attacks and seizures of security posts and territories one week after earthquake
Eleven Media (Daily Eleven)·MyanmarMyanmar· 2025-04-16
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Myanmar’s military government spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun reported that the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 had caused 3,649 deaths and 5,018 injuries.

Myanmar community holds quake fundraiser
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-13
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Zaw Min Tun is the spokesperson of the State Administration Council and provided updates on the earthquake's impact.

Massive earthquake in Myanmar claims 3,600 lives, over 5,000 injured, and 160 missing
Eleven Media (Daily Eleven)·MyanmarMyanmar· 2025-04-08
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Zaw Min Tun is a spokesperson for the State Administration Council who provided updates on the earthquake's impact.

Yangon cancels major Thingyan festivities amid national mourning for earthquake victims
Eleven Media (Daily Eleven)·MyanmarMyanmar· 2025-04-08
5.0

Zaw Min Tun is a spokesperson for the military government, addressing ceasefire violations during relief efforts.

Myanmar earthquake rescue efforts wind down as death toll exceeds 3,500
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-07
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Maj Gen Zaw Min Tun, military council spokesman, issued a general statement regarding military responses.

Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-07
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Zaw Min Tun, a military spokesperson, reported the death toll and damage caused by the earthquake in Myanmar.

Badai Hambat Penanganan Dampak Gempa Myanmar
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-04-07
5.0

Zaw Min Tun is a spokesperson for the ruling junta in Myanmar.

Mianmarą sudrebinusio žemės drebėjimo aukų skaičius viršijo 3 000
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-03
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Zaw Min Tun added that rescue and aid workers had arrived from 17 countries.

Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000 - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-03
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Zaw Min Tun is the spokesperson for the military junta governing Myanmar.

Sismo na Birmânia: junta dispara tiros de aviso contra coluna de ajuda humanitária | Birmânia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-04-02
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Junta spokesperson Zaw Min Tun said the incident took place late on Tuesday and the Chinese Red Cross had not informed the government or the embassy of its presence in the area.

Myanmar junta rejects ceasefire proposals, earthquake deaths pass 2,800 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-02
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Zaw Min Tun is the military spokesperson who issued a ban on international journalists covering the earthquake in Myanmar.

Tim Penolong Berkejaran dengan Waktu
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-04-02
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