Zaw Myat Lynn
| Zaw Myat Lynn | |
|---|---|
| Native name | ဇော်မြတ်လင်း |
| Born | 1974 Yangon Region, Myanmar (formerly Burma) |
| 💀Died | 9 March 2021 Mingaladon Township, Yangon, Myanmar9 March 2021 |
| 💼 Occupation | Educator, political activist |
| Known for | Leadership in Shwe Pyi Thar anti-coup protests |
Zaw Myat Lynn (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; my, also spelled as Zaw Myat Linn; 1974 – 9 March 2021) was a Burmese educator and NLD-affiliated activist who led community resistance to the February 2021 military coup in Yangon's Shwe Pyi Thar Township.[1][2]
Early life and education
Born in Yangon Region in 1974, Zaw Myat Lynn pursued a career in education and became director of the Suu Vocational College in Shwe Pyi Thar Township, where he taught language and technical courses, including Japanese instruction.[3][4]
Political activism and 2021 coup
Following the February 2021 military coup, Zaw emerged as a vocal community leader. He was selected as a local representative of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) and encouraged civil servants to join the civil disobedience movement. In his final Facebook livestream, he declared: "People should fight the army even if it costs our lives."[5][6]
In the early hours of 9 March 2021, military forces raided his college. A group of police and soldiers reportedly swooped in around 1:30 a.m. Witnesses noted heavy security and resistance by local residents.[7] Zaw attempted to escape over a fence but was detained on-site.[8][9]
Death in custody
Zaw died in military custody on 9 March 2021 at Mingaladon military hospital in Yangon. The authorities stated he died from a fall during the arrest, but his wife and independent observers reported visible signs of severe trauma, including abdominal wounds and facial injuries.[10] His disfigured appearance sparked widespread international condemnation.[11][12]
Reactions and legacy
Human Rights Watch, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), and other rights groups urged a transparent investigation into his death, citing reports consistent with torture. His passing marked one of the most high-profile deaths of a civilian educator during the junta's crackdown and galvanized further protest efforts and global advocacy.[13][14]
Personal life
Zaw Myat Lynn was married to Phyu Phyu Win; the couple had two children and lived with a granddaughter in Shwe Pyi Thar Township, Yangon. He was the director of the Suu Vocational College, where he also taught Japanese and technical subjects alongside local educators and community volunteers 2. His home doubled as a learning space, reflecting his long‑standing commitment to youth education and vocational training.[15][16]
References
- ↑ Harding, Luke (2021-03-15). "Outrage in Myanmar after activist allegedly tortured to death". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Myanmar: Death of Activists in Custody | Human Rights Watch". 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials". 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Myanmar party official dies in custody amid torture allegations". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Popular Myanmar activist's gruesome death by torture revealed". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Irrawaddy, The (2021-06-10). "Tortured to Death in Myanmar Regime Custody". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ Now, Myanmar (11 March 2021). "Detained at night, lifeless by morning: Arrests under Myanmar's junta". Myanmar Now. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Myanmar: 'We were always hearing those tortured sounds' - claims of abuse and death in custody under country's military rule". Sky News. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ Regan, Helen (2021-03-10). "Second official from Aung San Suu Kyi's party dies in Myanmar military custody". CNN. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ Solomon, Feliz. "Myanmar's Military Detained a Poet. He Was Soon Dead and Disfigured". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Deadly violence mounts in Myanmar". www.reuters.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Myanmar, state terror, and torture". ABC Religion & Ethics. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ Htet, Lin (19 March 2021). "Seeking justice in the wake of Myanmar's coup". Myanmar Now. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ Paddock, Richard C.; Times, The New York (2021-03-26). "Beaten, Cuffed, Hauled Away: When Myanmar's Military Comes Knocking". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ Irrawaddy, The (2021-03-09). "Another NLD Member Dies While Detained by Myanmar Junta Forces". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Fear rises in Myanmar as 2nd NLD member dies in military detention". ANI News. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 2025-06-19. Unknown parameter
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External links
- Outrage in Myanmar after activist allegedly tortured to death
- Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials
- Myanmar party official dies in custody amid torture allegations
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