Is Nyi Nyi Swe on a sanctions list?
Yes. Nyi Nyi Swe appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 4/29/2021.
Major General Nyi Nyi Swe, former head of the Northern Command, oversaw military operations carried out in Kachin State between May 2016 and April 2018. In that context, he is responsible for serious human rights violations, the repression of the civilian population and actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar committed in Kachin State by the Tatmadaw during his tenure. These include unlawful killings, sexual violence, forced detainment, forced labour, torture and ill treatment, and the systematic burning and clearing of civilian villages. He is also responsible for the obstruction of humanitarian relief to civilians in Kachin, in particular the blocking of food transports. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
- Myanmar
What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?
Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.
Frequently asked
- Is Nyi Nyi Swe on a sanctions list?
- Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
- How current is this record?
- Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 4/29/2021.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.