About Byu Har
Byu Har was a Myanmar musician.
Byu Har (or Byuhar, ; born 1984/1985), also known as Min Oat Myanmar (or Min Oak Myanmar),
Life and career
The BBC has referred to Byu Har as "one of Myanmar's biggest hip-hop artists". He is the son of Naing Myanmar, another prominent musician. Before his detention, he was based in Yangon. He had been previously warned by the junta for producing music that was critical of the regime. In April 2023, he was denounced for boycotting the Thingyan festival in protest of the junta.
On May 24, 2023, Byu Har livestreamed on Facebook to levy criticism against politician Min Aung Hlaing for the frequent power outages in his city. He was arrested hours later. He was held on charges of incitement, and was sent to Insein Prison. He was initially facing a sentence of up to three years.
In August 2023, Byu Har was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Byu Har?
Burmese hip-hop artist
What was Byu Har's occupation?
Byu Har was a musician.
What nationality was Byu Har?
Byu Har was Myanmar.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Byu Har. https://biography.guide/byu-har/
MLA: "Byu Har." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/byu-har/.
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