Ohn Kyaw Myint
Captain Ohn Kyaw Myint (Burmese: အုန်းကျော်မြင့်; died July 27, 1977) was a Burmese army officer who was well known for his unsuccessful coup attempt against the Myanmar government led by General Ne Win.
Military career[edit]
Ohn Kyaw Myint graduated from Rangoon University. He had completed OTS (Officer Training School) Batch 29 with the best cadet award.[1] He served as a staff officer under General Kyaw Htin, the commander in chief of the Burmese armed forces.[2]
Trial[edit]
Ohn Kyaw Myint plotted coup attempt with other young officer and the plot was uncovered by Military Intelligence. He was found guilty at trial and hanged on July 27, 1977.[1] Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of State Peace and Development Council, who was a junior officer during the time of trial stood as a witness.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ohn Kyaw Myint". June 21, 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
- ^ a b "The Simple Soldier". Irrawady News. March 2010. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
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