Htun Htun Oo (chief justice)

Not to be confused with Htun Htun Oo (attorney-general). For other people named Htun Htun Oo, see Htun Htun Oo (disambiguation).
The Honourable
Htun Htun Oo
ထွန်းထွန်းဦး
Chief Justice of Myanmar
Incumbent
Assumed office
30 March 2011
Appointed byThein Sein
Preceded byAung Toe
Deputy Chief Justice of Myanmar
In office
2007–2011
Personal details
Born (1956-07-28) 28 July 1956 (age 68)
Burma
NationalityBurmese
SpouseAye Aye Thein
EducationB.A. (Law), LL.B (1979) (Rangoon University)
OccupationLawyer
Military service
AllegianceMyanmar
Branch/serviceMyanmar Army
CommandsSouthwest Command (1981-1989)
Major, Military Advocate General Office (1990-1994)

Htun Htun Oo (Burmese: ထွန်းထွန်းဦး; also spelt Tun Tun Oo; born 28 July 1956[1]) is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Myanmar (Burma). He was nominated by President Thein Sein to the post in February 2011.[2] He previously served as captain in the Southwestern Regional Command of the Myanmar Army from 1981 to 1989, and held the posts of Military Advocate General (1990-1994) and Deputy Chief Justice (2007-2011).[3]

Personal Sanctions

On 31 January 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury added Htun Tun Oo to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.[4]

On 8 November 2022, the European Council adopted a decision placing restrictive measures against a number of junta-appointed officials who actively participate in efforts to legitimize the junta and actively undermine democracy and stability in Myanmar, including Htun Htun Oo. It was stated that he as the junta-backed Chief Justice has participated in number of unfair trials against pro-democracy activists and opposition actors using the full power of justice system to commit acts of oppression.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Burma-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designation Removal". U.S. Department of the Treasury. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  2. ^ Shwe Yinn Mar Oo (21 February 2011). "Chief justice named, attorney general nominated". Myanmar Times. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Alternative Asean Network on Burma". Archived from the original on 17 March 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Burma-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designation Removal". U.S. Department of the Treasury. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  5. ^ "COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma and repealing Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 (OJ L 121, 3.5.2013, p. 1)". EUR-Lex.