Pro-military and nationalist Li Li Naing Kyaw shot in front of her house

Pro-military and nationalist Li Li Naing Kyaw shot in front of her house
Published 31 May 2023

Singer Li Li Naing Kyaw was shot in Yankin Township, Yangon Region, at about 7pm on May 30.

The singer was shot in front of her house in Yan Aung Street, Ward-2, Yankin Township, just after arriving back from outside in a car. 

As she sustained a serious bullet wound, she was sent to hospital. Information about her condition is not yet known.

Li Li Naing Kyaw is known for a military supporter and nationalist activist.

She has been engaging in the work for conducting courses on cultural ethics for children and providing assistance for the cyclone Mocha victims.

On May 26 also, Tint Lwin known for his nationalistic activities was shot and killed at a tea shop in Dagon Myothit (North) Township while he was eating fried rice.

From February 1, 2021 till January 25, 2023, a total of 5,443 people including civil servants, community administrators, monks and civilians were killed and 4,577 others injured due to acts of terrorism, said the chairman of the State Administration Council at the meeting (1/2023) of the National Defence and Security Council held on January 31 this year.