Saw Wai (Burmese: စောဝေ, pronounced [sɔ́ wè]), also known as U Saw Wai, [1] is a Burmese poet, performance artist, and political activist. [2] [3] His poems and remarks criticizing the Myanmar military have resulted in his imprisonment, but have also led to international attention and support. [1] [4] [3]

Saw Wai is a Myanmar poet and performance artist well known for his romantic poetry. In October 2019, the military brought a case against him for critical remarks made at a public gathering. He remains on trial in connection with these allegations.

PEN is deeply concerned by the ongoing prosecution of poet and PEN member, Saw Wai, who stands accused of defaming the military under Section 505 (a) of the Penal Code, after speaking at an event in Kaw Thaung township, in the Tanintharyi region of Southwestern Myanmar. If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison.

New York City, May 26, 2010—PEN American Center welcomed the release of imprisoned Burmese poet Saw Wai today, calling the release “long overdue.” Saw Wai was freed nearly five months after his sentence expired and two and a half years after he was sent to prison for “inducing crime against public tranquility” for one of his poems.

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2020年1月23日 · YANGON—A court in Tanintharyi Region issued warrants Monday for the arrest of lawyer U Kyi Myint and poet U Saw Wai for failing to appear in court for a case over their remarks on Myanmar’s constitutional amendment process.

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Saw Wai (Burmese: စောဝေ, pronounced [sɔ́ wè]), also known as U Saw Wai, is a Burmese poet, performance artist, and political activist. His poems and remarks criticizing the Myanmar military have resulted in his imprisonment, but have also led to international attention and support.

Saw Wai, a lifelong activist and well-known poet, was charged in October 2019 with making defamatory statements at a public gathering in April after a case was lodged against them by Myanmar’s military. He remains on trial in connection with these allegations.