Myanmar government revokes status, seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun

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Myanmar's permanent representative to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

Myanmar’s military-backed government said on Sunday (September 13, 2026) its permanent representative to the United Nations ​was undertaking “illegal activities” and that his status had ‌been revoked and withdrawn.

According to a statement issued by state media, the government said Kyaw Moe Tun was dismissed from the civil service on February 27, ‌2021, for failing to follow instructions.

On ⁠February 26, 2021, Mr. Kyaw Moe ⁠Tun made an emotional appeal to the UN, urging the international community not to legitimise the military, which seized ​power in a ‌coup.

Mr. Kyaw Moe Tun was appointed by the previous government, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, which was deposed in ‌the 2021 military coup that triggered civil ​war across the country.

Mr. Kyaw Moe Tun’s status as Myanmar’s permanent representative has ⁠remained unchanged because the UN Credentials Committee has deferred a decision on Myanmar’s representation.

The UN Credentials Committee is expected to meet following the UN General Assembly in New York later this month, where it could discuss disputes over representation.

Pro-democracy groups and the parallel civilian government, the National Unity ‌Government (NUG), have helped Mr. Kyaw Moe Tun retain his position ​through international advocacy and lobbying campaigns.

Myanmar’s military authorities have accused him ⁠of unauthorised use of state property and mission funds ⁠while working with the NUG.

The Myanmar government said it is working ‌through INTERPOL, the United States National Central Bureau, American agencies and diplomatic channels to seek ​legal action against him.

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