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Tun Aung

b. 1949

Myanma politician

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About Tun Aung

Born 1949. Tun Aung is a Myanmar politician.

Tun Tun Hein (, also known as Tun Aung; born 30 April 1949) is a Burmese politician and former Deputy Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, the lower house of the Myanmar parliament. He also serves as a member of the National League for Democracy's (NLD) Central Executive Committee and heads NLD's voter list review committee.

Early life Tun Tun Hein was born to parents Kya Hein and Mya Khin. He was arrested in September 1988 for serving as chairman for the Nawnghkio Township General Strike Committee.

Tun Tun Hein was imprisoned in 2012 and was declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International. He was released in January 2015. In 2015 election, he contested and won the Nawnghkio Township constituency for a seat in the country's lower house.

During the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état on 1 February, Tun Tun Hein was placed under house arrest by the Myanmar Armed Forces.

After capturing Lashio, the MNDAA reportedly freed Tun Tun Hein from the local prison.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Mandalay University
Positions held
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Myanmar
Also known as
Tun Tun Hein, U Tun Tun Hein

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tun Aung?

Myanma politician

When was Tun Aung born?

Tun Aung was born on 30 April 1949 in Burma, Pyinoolwin Township.

What is Tun Aung's occupation?

Tun Aung is a politician.

What nationality is Tun Aung?

Tun Aung is Myanmar.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tun Aung

· Wikidata: Q20985867

· DBpedia: Tun Tun Hein

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