About Ohn Kyaw Myint
Ohn Kyaw Myint was a military personnel.
Captain Ohn Kyaw Myint (; died July 27, 1977) was a Burmese army officer who was well known for his unsuccessful coup attempt against the Myanmar government led by General Ne Win.
Military career Ohn Kyaw Myint graduated from Rangoon University. He had completed OTS (Officer Training School), 29 Intake with the best cadet award. He served as a staff officer under General Kyaw Htin, the commander in chief of the Burmese armed forces.
Trial Ohn Kyaw Myint plotted a coup attempt with other young officers and the plot was uncovered by Military Intelligence. He was found guilty at the trial and hanged on July 27, 1977. Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of State Peace and Development Council, who was a junior officer at the time of the trial, stood as a witness.
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Who was Ohn Kyaw Myint?
Burmese army officer involved in 1976 coup attempt
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Ohn Kyaw Myint died on 27 July 1977.
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Ohn Kyaw Myint was a military personnel.
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