Tin Oo, NLD co-founder and close ally of Aung San Suu Kyi, passes away at 97 in Myanmar

Tin Oo, a close friend of Aung San Suu Kyi and co-founder of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar, passed away at 97 years old. He died at Yangon general hospital on Saturday morning. Tin Oo had been in poor health and was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday. He helped establish the National League for Democracy in 1988 with Aung San Suu Kyi after a failed revolt against military rule. He was later put under house arrest by the military and spent many years in prison. Tin Oo was a key figure in the National League for Democracy, serving as vice-chairman and chairman of the party. He actively participated in political activities and campaigned alongside Aung San Suu Kyi. Despite facing challenges and being imprisoned, he remained dedicated to the party's cause. Tin Oo's background was unique as he had a military career before joining politics. After the military takeover in 2021, Aung San Suu Kyi's government was ousted, and she was arrested. However, Tin Oo was allowed to stay at his home in Yangon without being arrested. He was well-respected within the party for his courage and dedication. Tin Oo's passing marks the end of an era for the National League for Democracy and Myanmar's political landscape.