Tun Tun Nyi
Tun Tun Nyi is a Burmese military officer who served as the vice chairman of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team, the official media and public relations arm of the Tatmadaw. He was known for being a public spokesperson for the military during major political events, including the 2021 military coup.
Details about Tun Tun Nyi's early life and education are not publicly available. It is presumed he attended the Defence Services Academy of Myanmar, like most senior officers in the Tatmadaw.
Tun Tun Nyi served in the Myanmar Army and rose through the ranks to become a Major General. He was appointed vice chairman of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team around 2018. In this role, he frequently appeared at military press conferences and briefings to provide official narratives regarding military operations, civil unrest, and political developments.
Role in the Tatmadaw True News Information Team
As vice chairman of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team, Tun Tun Nyi was tasked with defending the military’s stance in the face of international scrutiny, especially after the 2017 Rohingya crackdown and the February 2021 coup d'état. Alongside spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun, he regularly addressed the media until the team became less active following the coup.
Personal life
Little is publicly known about Tun Tun Nyi's personal life, including his family or non-military affiliations.