Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Myanmar Arrests Six-Year-Old Girl in General's Assassination Case
In Myanmar, a retired general was killed in Yangon.
Now, 16 people have been arrested, including a six-year-old girl.
The group that said they did it is called the Golden Valley Warriors.
The general was shot outside his home.
The arrested people include the shooter's wife and daughter.
Myanmar's military took control in 2021 and there is a lot of fighting in the country.
The newspaper did not explain why the girl was arrested.
The government hasn't given details, only that they are responsible.
Six-year-old girl among 16 arrested in connection with the assassination of a retired general.
Cho Tun Aung, a former ambassador, was shot dead outside his Yangon home on May 22.
The Golden Valley Warriors claimed responsibility for the attack.
The arrests included the shooter's wife and daughter.
The Myanmar junta seized power in a 2021 coup leading to civil war.
- Who
- Myanmar authorities and Golden Valley Warriors
- What
- Arrests made in connection with the assassination of a retired general.
- When
- May 22 (shooting)
- Where
- Yangon, Myanmar
- Why
- The exact motive for the assassination is not explicitly stated in the article.
Anti-Junta Groups
Myanmar Junta
Conflict between groups
Anti-Junta Groups
The Golden Valley Warriors likely view the Junta as illegitimate and targeted a representative.
Myanmar Junta
The Junta views the Golden Valley Warriors as a threat and has arrested members, including a six-year-old girl.
- Suspects Arrested
- 16
- Victim
- Cho Tun Aung
- Victim's Role
- Retired General, Former Ambassador
- Location of Shooting
- Yangon
- Claimant of Attack
- Golden Valley Warriors
- Girl's Age
- 6 years old