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Win Maw Oo

1972 – 1988

Burmese student activist

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About Win Maw Oo

Lived 1972 – 1988 (aged 15–16). Win Maw Oo was a Myanmar politician.

Win Maw Oo (; 19 November 1971 – 19 September 1988) was a Burmese student activist who was killed during the 8888 Uprising in Burma (Myanmar). She is considered one of the most prominent heroes of Burma's pro-democracy movement.

Early life and education Win Maw Oo, the eldest of six siblings, was born on 19 November 1971 in Kyimyindaing Township, Yangon. She went to Basic Education High School (4), Kyimyindaing. She was a member of the Basic Education Students' Union (BESU).

Death Against her parents' wishes, she marched with her classmates on 19 September 1988, carrying a picture of Independent hero Bogyoke Aung San. She was shot by soldiers as part of the Myanmar military's crackdown on the protests, receiving two bullets in her legs and one in her chest.

Legacy

An image of Win Maw Oo's bloodied body being carried by two medical students became an emblem for the opposition against Myanmar's brutal military regime. Her sacrifice became an icon of the "88 movement".

Win Maw Oo's last request was to not perform her last funeral rites until Burma enjoys democracy.

She is the subject of a film by U Anthony which depicts her real-life events surrounding the death.

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Important facts

Born
1972, Kyimyindaing Township
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Win Maw Oo?

Burmese student activist

When was Win Maw Oo born?

Win Maw Oo was born in 1972 in Kyimyindaing Township.

When did Win Maw Oo die?

Win Maw Oo died on 19 September 1988 in Yangon.

What was Win Maw Oo's occupation?

Win Maw Oo was a politician.

What nationality was Win Maw Oo?

Win Maw Oo was Myanmar.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Win Maw Oo

· Wikidata: Q13076494

· DBpedia: Win Maw Oo

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