U Kyaw Moe Tun's townhouse on Manhattan's Upper East Side

U Kyaw Moe Tun Maintains UN Post and Manhattan Home Amid Myanmar Coup

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U Kyaw Moe Tun has steadfastly held onto his United Nations position and his Manhattan townhouse for over five years despite the ongoing political turmoil in Myanmar. This decision comes as a form of defiance against the coup leaders in Myanmar. His continued presence symbolizes resistance amid the country's crisis.

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