Nilar Thein

In this Burmese name, the given name is Nilar Thein. There is no family name.
Nilar Thein
Nilar Thein, in 2012
Born (1972-03-04) 4 March 1972
Rangoon, Burma
OccupationActivist
Criminal penalty65 years
Criminal statusPardoned
SpouseKyaw Min Yu
ChildrenPhyu Nay Kyi Min Yu, Aww Yatha Minn Yu
Parent(s)U Thein, Daw Aye Mu
AwardsHomo Homini Award (2008)

Nilar Thein (Burmese: နီလာသိန်း, pronounced [nìlà θéiɰ̃]) (born 4 March 1972) is a Burmese democracy activist and political prisoner imprisoned from 2008 to 2012 at Thayet prison in Burma's Magway Region. Amnesty International considered her a prisoner of conscience.

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