Zaw Min Tun

Zaw Min Tun (; ; born in Yenangyaung, Myanmar) is a senior Burmese army general. He is a spokesperson for the Myanmar Army and is in charge of army communications. He also works in the government on information and national security. He became well known after the army took control of the government in February 2021 and has since explained the military’s positions on politics and security. 

 Early life and education 
Zaw Min Tun was born in Yenangyaung, a township in the Magway Region of central Myanmar. He attended the Defence Services Academy (DSA) and graduated as part of the 37th intake. At the academy, he learned leadership, strategy, and communication. These skills helped him in his army work.


 Military career 

Zaw Min Tun started his military career after graduating from the Defence Services Academy. He worked in communications and public relations. By 2018, he led the Tatmadaw True News Information Team and continued as a senior spokesperson for the army at press conferences and in official statements. 


After the February 2021 coup, Zaw Min Tun became Head of the Press Team of the State Administration Council (SAC) on 5 February 2021 and Deputy Minister of Information of Myanmar on 7 February 2021. He also became Director of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare of the Myanmar Army, leading army communications for the government.

On 3 September 2025, he was appointed Information Team Leader of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC), a council that works on national security. He speaks to the media about army operations and national issues, and has publicly addressed major military operations, including Operation 1027 and clashes in northern Shan State. He also rejected prisoner exchange proposals from the Arakan Army and he also spoke to foreign officials and attended international meetings, including projects with Russia and BIMSTEC. 

On 4 January 2026, Zaw Min Tun received the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha and Sithu, two of Myanmar’s highest civilian honours, during Independence Day celebrations.


 Awards and honours 
On 4 January 2026, Zaw Min Tun received the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha (The Order of Union of Burma) and Sithu, two of Myanmar’s highest civilian honours, during Independence Day celebrations.


 Personal life 
Zaw Min Tun is married to Thin Thin Aung. They have one child, Thar Htet Htun. The family keeps a low public profile but sometimes appears together at official army and government events. 

 References 

Category:Living people
Category:Burmese generals
Category:Ministers of Myanmar
Category:Current national leaders 
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