Tatmadaw True News Information Team
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တပ်မတော်သတင်းမှန်ပြန်ကြားရေးအဖွဲ့ | |
 Tatmadaw True News Information Team during a press conference in 2019 (General Zaw Min Tun (far right), General Soe Naing Oo (in the middle), General Tun Tun Nyi (on the left) | |
| Formation | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Military information unit |
| Legal status | Defunct |
| Headquarters | Naypyidaw, Myanmar (Burma) |
Region served | Myanmar |
Spokesperson | Major General Zaw Min Tun |
Parent organization | Tatmadaw |
The Tatmadaw True News Information Team (Burmese: တပ်မတော်သတင်းမှန်ပြန်ကြားရေးအဖွဲ့; IPA: [taʔmədò tədɛ́ɰ̃m̥àɰ̃ pjɪ̀ɰ̃tɕájʔɛ́ ʔəpʰwḛ]) was the official public relations and information unit of the Tatmadaw, the armed forces of Myanmar. The team played a key role in disseminating military statements, countering allegations, and managing the military's communication with the media and the public.[1][2]
The team was established around 2018 as part of the Tatmadaw's effort to modernize its public relations strategy. Its stated main objective was to provide accurate and timely information about military affairs, counter misinformation, and clarify the army's stance on political and security developments in the country.[3][4][5]
Leadership
The team was most prominently led by Major General Zaw Min Tun, a senior Burmese army officer who served as its chief spokesperson. Following the 2021 military coup, he also became the spokesperson for the State Administration Council and Deputy Minister of Information.[6][7]
Activities
The Tatmadaw True News Information Team regularly organized press conferences, issued public statements, and participated in television interviews to address topics ranging from national security to international criticism. It was seen as the primary channel through which the military communicated with the public.[8][9][10]
