Tin Htar Swe

Tin Htar Swe OBE is a former BBC journalist covering Myanmar (Burma) and Asia Regional Affairs for over three decades. She was appointed Head of BBC Burmese in 2003 and Head of South Asia Hub in 2011 overseeing six South Asia languages. She regularly appears on BBC World News and BBC radio. Swe is also a frequent contributor on several Burmese language news channels. BBC Burmese service won several awards for the coverage of major Burmese events during her tenure. She retired from the BBC in 2017 and currently working as an independent Burmese analyst.