General Zaw Min Tun

He serves concurrently as the Chief of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team and heads the Press Team of the State Administration Council (SAC). Zaw Min Tun is acknowledged as a senior spokesman for the Myanmar Army.

Major General Zaw Min Tun
ဇော်မင်းထွန်း
Zaw Min Tun in 2019
Deputy Minister of Information of Myanmar
Incumbent
Assumed office 7 February 2021
President	Myint Swe (acting)
Prime Minister	Min Aung Hlaing
Deputy	Soe Win (general)
Preceded by	Aung Hla Tun
Head of the Press Team of the State Administration Council
Incumbent
Assumed office 5 February 2021
Leader	Min Aung Hlaing
Chief of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team
Incumbent
Assumed office 5 February 2021
Personal details
Born	Yenangyaung, Myanmar (Burma)
Citizenship	Burmese
Spouse	Thin Thin Aung
Alma mater	Defence Services Academy
Military service
Allegiance	Tatmadaw
Branch/service	Myanmar Army
Rank	Major General

Born in Yenangyaung, Myanmar (Burma), and currently holding the rank of major general in the Myanmar Army, Zaw Min Tun's journey blends military expertise with political prominence. Graduating from the 37th intake of the Defense Services Academy, he rose to key positions, serving as Deputy Minister of Information, Chief of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team, and leading the Press Team of the State Administration Council (SAC). His influence extends beyond military responsibilities, recognized as a key spokesperson for the Myanmar Army, known as the Tatmadaw. Zaw Min Tun provides crucial insights during key moments, such as the Operation 1027 resistance offensive. Zaw Min Tun's trajectory underscores a significant role in shaping and communicating Myanmar's political narrative.

Zaw Min Tun was born in Yenangyaung, Myanmar (Burma). His early life laid the foundation for his military career. Zaw Min Tun graduated from the 37th intake of the Defense Services Academy.

Zaw Min Tun has been a crucial figure within the Tatmadaw, emerging as a prominent spokesperson for the military amid significant political shifts in Myanmar.

On February 5, 2021, he assumed the role of the State Administration Council's Press Team Leader and Chief of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team, followed by his appointment as Deputy Minister of Information on February 7, 2021. Serving as the State Administration Council (SAC)'s spokesperson, Zaw Min Tun has overseen all press conferences, aimed at conveying and justifying SAC narratives regarding the 1 February 2021 Myanmar coup d'état and the military's subsequent actions. In his capacity as Government Deputy Minister of Information, he holds direct responsibility for state-owned media, overseeing the broadcast and publication of official news.

Zaw Min Tun served as the director of the military's Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare before being assigned to the military press team. His responsibilities extended to addressing the Operation 1027 resistance offensive in northern Shan State and defending the military's actions through public statements. His multifaceted role underscores his significance in shaping the narrative and communication strategies of the Tatmadaw during critical political junctures.

Zaw Min Tun is married to Thin Thin Aung.

• State Administration Council
• Myanmar Army
• Tatmadaw
• Defence Services Academy