# Ex-Myanmar ambassador faces UK trial for occupying diplomatic residence

Myanmar’s former ambassador to the UK is being prosecuted for trespassing after refusing to leave the country’s diplomatic residence in London. The case highlights ongoing disputes between Myanmar’s military junta and its exiled diplomatic representatives. The trial could set a precedent for how diplomatic properties are handled during political crises.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/12/ex-myanmar-ambassador-uk-kyaw-zwar-minn-trial-trespassing-diplomatic-residence) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:51 GMT