By Hanthar Hein - Oct 24, 2025

Daw Myo Myo Aye, the leading figure of the Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar (STUM), has been released from Insein Prison following the military commission’s withdrawal of charges against her. However, she continues to face ongoing legal proceedings despite the dismissal of the original charges according to an official statement from STUM.

She was released on October 20 and allowed to return home, but is still required to appear at Shwepyithar Township Court, where the judge has ordered her to present two guarantors along with a bail amount of 3 million kyats. Failure to comply could result in imprisonment, and a new court date has been set for October 24.

While the charges under Sections 40 and 41 of the Associations Registration Law were officially withdrawn against Daw Myo Myo Aye, the charges remain in place for the remaining nine individuals who were co-accused. STUM has reported that bail applications were submitted for these nine individuals during the same court session.

During the proceedings, 18 witnesses were examined in relation to eight different charges, including those against Daw Myo Myo Aye and separate charges faced by others.

For today’s court date, October 24, STUM is expected to formally submit verbal and written bail applications in the case concerning the association registration. The judge is also expected to make a ruling on Daw Myo Myo Aye’s bail status.

The military commission dropped all charges against prominent labour activists including Daw Myo Myo Aye, U Thet Hnin Aung, and Ma Thet Htar Swe back on October 20, leading to their release. However, for Daw Myo Myo Aye, her legal battle is far from over, with multiple cases still pending in court.