Myanmar’s Civilian Government Appoints Rohingya Activist as Deputy Minister

The Irrawaddy
1 July 2023

The newly appointed deputy human rights minister U Aung Kyaw Moe. / NUG

 

Myanmar’s civilian National Unity Government has appointed the Rohingya activist U Aung Kyaw Moe as its deputy human rights minister.

U Aung Kyaw Moe has been a rights adviser to the ministry for almost two years.

“I am proud to have the opportunity to work more for the country and the people,” he posted on Facebook.