★ HOW OLD IS KYAW SOE OO?
Kyaw Soe Oo is 36 years old, born January 1, 1990 in MM · Capricorn.
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About
Kyaw Soe Oo is a Burmese journalist arrested for investigating Myanmar's Inn Din massacre. Born in 1990, he and fellow Reuters reporter Wa Lone were detained on 12 December 2017 in what a police witness described as entrapment. Their case drew global attention—Time magazine named them among its Persons of the Year for 2018, and they won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2019. A Capricorn, Soe Oo's work exemplifies investigative courage under state pressure.
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Biography
Kyaw Soe Oo is a Burmese Reuters journalist whose arrest became a landmark press-freedom case. On 12 December 2017, Soe Oo and colleague Wa Lone were detained in Myanmar following their investigation into the Inn Din massacre; a police witness later testified the arrests were entrapment, suggesting the detentions aimed to intimidate journalists. The case resonated internationally. During 2018, Soe Oo and Wa Lone received multiple honours, including placement among Time magazine's Persons of the Year for 2018. On 11 April 2019, the pair shared the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize, recognized for their "courage and commitment to freedom of expression". Five days later, on 16 April 2019, they were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. Both journalists were released on 7 May 2019 following a presidential amnesty. Human rights bodies including Amnesty International, PEN America, and Reporters Without Borders mobilized on their behalf. As a writer and journalist, Soe Oo works in a profession that documents truth and holds power accountable. Born in Myanmar on 1 January 1990, he is a Capricorn—a sign associated with discipline and principled action. His life path number is 3, reflecting creative communication and resilience.
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Trivia
- Arrested alongside co-reporter Wa Lone on 12 December 2017 while investigating the Inn Din massacre in Myanmar.
- Named among Time magazine's Persons of the Year for 2018.
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2019, shared with Wa Lone.
- Released on 7 May 2019 after a presidential amnesty.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Kyaw Soe Oo gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kyaw Soe Oo?
- Kyaw Soe Oo is 36 years old (born January 1, 1990).
- When is Kyaw Soe Oo's birthday?
- Kyaw Soe Oo was born on January 1, 1990.
- What is Kyaw Soe Oo's zodiac sign?
- Kyaw Soe Oo is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1990.
- What is Kyaw Soe Oo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kyaw Soe Oo was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Kyaw Soe Oo from?
- Kyaw Soe Oo is from MM.
- What does Kyaw Soe Oo do?
- Kyaw Soe Oo is a writer.
- Is Kyaw Soe Oo still alive?
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