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Myanmar Ambassador Trial Starts Over UK Embassy Trespass

8/13/2026

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A trial for diplomatic trespass began on 12 August 2026 against Myanmar ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn.
Minn is charged with occupying embassy residence from May 2021 to November 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
He claims President Min Aung Hlaing’s government is illegitimate.
Prosecutor Louise Oakley said Myanmar’s foreign ministry ordered him to hand over property in April 2021 and the UK Foreign Office told him to vacate.

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A trial for diplomatic trespass began on 12 August 2026 against Myanmar ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn.
Minn is charged with occupying embassy residence from May 2021 to November 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
He claims President Min Aung Hlaing’s government is illegitimate.
Prosecutor Louise Oakley said Myanmar’s foreign ministry ordered him to hand over property in April 2021 and the UK Foreign Office told him to vacate.