Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence
Summary
Kyaw Zwar Minn, Myanmar’s former ambassador to the UK, is on trial in London for trespassing after refusing to leave the diplomatic residence since 2021. He was locked out of the embassy for supporting Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and argues that the military-led government asking him to leave is not legitimate.Key Facts
- Kyaw Zwar Minn was removed from the embassy in London after declaring loyalty to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
- He faces charges of trespassing for living in the ambassador’s residence from May 2021 to November 2024.
- Minn claims Myanmar’s military government, led by Min Aung Hlaing, is illegitimate and cannot demand his removal.
- Min Aung Hlaing’s military party won contested elections and he is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against the Rohingya minority.
- The UK Foreign Office ordered Minn to leave the residence, but he did not comply.
- Prosecutors say staying in the residence after removal from his ambassador role counts as unlawful trespassing.
- Minn experienced being locked out and fears for his safety and that of his friends in Myanmar due to his stance.
- The conflict in Myanmar has lasted over six years, with over 100,000 deaths and more than 5 million displaced.
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