Michael Kyaw Myint

Michael Kyaw Myint

Michael Kyaw Myint is arrested for religious incitement in Yangon’s South Dagon township in May 2019. (Sai Zaw / Myanmar Now)
Far-right fugitive Michael Kyaw Myint arrested in Yangon 
The Yeomanry Development Party leader had planned to lead a pro-military rally in Naypyitaw on...
Published on Jan 27, 2021
Michael Kyaw Myint is arrested for religious incitement in Yangon’s South Dagon township in May 2019. (Sai Zaw / Myanmar Now)
Fugitive leader of far-right party to hold pro-military rally in Naypyitaw 
Michael Kyaw Myint faces arrest on multiple charges related to his political activities
Jan 22, 2021
Pro-military protestors led by the YDP gather in front of Yangon City Hall on December 28. (Sai Zaw / Myanmar Now)
Leader of ultranationalist party charged for solo protest 
Michael Kyaw Myint, the leader of the Yeomanry Development Party, is wanted by police for staging an unauthorized protest
Jan 16, 2021
Michael Kyaw Myint addresses a police officer during unrest in South Dagon township in May 2019 (Sai Zaw/Myanmar Now)
Buddhist nationalist who led mob to shut down Ramadan prayers running to be an MP in November 
Michael Kyaw Myint and other candidates from his party have risked breaking election rules by saying they will defend religious values
Sep 3, 2020
Wirathu preaching at a Yangon rally held in support of Tatmadaw in 2018 (Photo-Shwe Paw Mya Tin)
‘No Chance to Defend Himself’ - How a Court Plans to Try Wirathu in Absentia
‘The law doesn’t wait till he shows up’, said one legal expert
Jun 11, 2019
Michael Kyaw Myint addresses a police officer during unrest in South Dagon township on May 15 (Photo: Myanmar Now)
‘Leader’ of Nationalist Mob Founds New Political Party
Election commission spokesperson warns party that mixing religion with politics is illegal
May 23, 2019