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Min Aung Hlaing
Min Aung Hlaing (born 3 July 1956) is a Burmese army general who has ruled Myanmar as the chairman of the State Administration Council, chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) since seizing power in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, February 2021 coup d'état. He additionally appointed himself Prime Minister of Myanmar in August 2021, and assumed President of Myanmar, presidential duties in July 2024. He has led the Tatmadaw (armed forces of Myanmar), an independent branch of government, as the Commander-in-chief of Defence Services since March 2011, when he was handpicked to succeed longtime military ruler Senior general (Myanmar), Senior General Than Shwe, who transferred leadership over the country to a civilian government upon retiring. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chairman Of The State Administration Council
The chairman of the State Administration Council () is the head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, established in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, 2021 coup d'état. Min Aung Hlaing is the current holder of the office, and also serves as the Prime Minister of Myanmar, prime minister of the Provisional Government of Myanmar, Provisional Government. Background On 1 February 2021, the Tatmadaw (military of Myanmar) launched a Myanmar coup d'état, coup on the Elections in Myanmar, democratically elected members of Myanmar's ruling party, the National League for Democracy. The leader of the coup, Min Aung Hlaing, became the ''de facto'' leader of the state after the coup. A day after the coup, Min Aung Hlaing formalized his leadership by forming the State Administration Council, in which he assumed office as the chairman. Powers As Min Aung Hlaing concurrently held office as the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw, Myanmar Armed Forces, he has t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Irrawaddy
''The Irrawaddy'' () is a news website by the Irrawaddy Publishing Group (IPG), founded in 1990 by Burmese exiles living in Thailand. As a publication produced by former Burmese activists who fled violent crackdowns on anti-military protests in 1988, it has always been closely associated with the pro-democracy movement, although it remains unaffiliated with any of the political groups that have emerged since the 8888 Uprising. ''The Irrawaddy'' is published in both English and Burmese, with a primary focus on Burma and Southeast Asia. It is regarded as one of the foremost journalistic publications dealing with political, social, economic and cultural developments in Burma. In addition to news, it features in-depth political analysis and interviews with a wide range of Burma experts, business leaders, democracy activists and other influential figures. History It was started in 1990 with the name ''Burma Issues''. The founder is Aung Zaw, a student activist from Rangoon Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Kawmoora
The Battle of Kawmoora (ကော်မူးရာတိုက်ပွဲ), also known as the Battle of Wan Kha Thit (ဝမ်ခသစ်တိုက်ပွဲ), was a protracted battle between the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces) and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA). Before 1994, the Tatmadaw was unable to capture the KNLA stronghold of Kawmoora due to the stronghold's robust fortifications and narrow access from Tatmadaw-held territory. The Tatmadaw instead fired artillery at enemy positions from Thai territory, with the permission of the Thai government. However, the Fall of Manerplaw on 27 January 1995 allowed the Tatmadaw to advance southward and capture Kawmoora on 21 February. Background The Karen people of Kayin State (also known as Karen State) in eastern Myanmar (also known as ''Burma'') are the third largest ethnic group in Myanmar, consisting of 7% of the country's total population, and have fought for independence and self-determination since 1949. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communist Insurgency In Burma
The Communist Party of Burma (CPB), also known as the Burma Communist Party (BCP), is an underground communist party in Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is the oldest existing political party in the country. Founded in 1939, the CPB initially fought against British colonial forces before joining them in a temporary alliance to expel the invading Imperial Japanese Army from Myanmar during World War II. In the final years of the war, the CPB helped establish a leftist political and military coalition called the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL). However, the CPB fell out of favour with the more moderate socialists within the AFPFL due to differing views on how an independent Myanmar should be governed. The moderate faction of the AFPFL became the dominant political force in Myanmar's government following the country's independence in 1948. The CPB was subsequently expelled from the AFPFL and the government cracked down on the party's political activities, prompting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohingya Conflict
The Rohingya conflict is an List of ongoing armed conflicts, ongoing conflict in the northern part of Rakhine State, Myanmar (formerly known as Arakan, Burma), characterised by Sectarianism, sectarian violence between the Rohingya people, Rohingya Muslim and Rakhine people, Rakhine Buddhism, Buddhist communities, a Persecution of Muslims in Myanmar, military crackdown on Rohingya civilians by Myanmar's security forces, and militant attacks by Rohingya insurgents in Buthidaung Township, Buthidaung, Maungdaw Township, Maungdaw, and Rathedaung Townships, which border Bangladesh. The conflict arises chiefly from the religious and social differentiation between the Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims. During the Burma campaign in World War II, Rohingya Muslims, who were allied with the British and promised a Muslim state in return, fought against local Rakhine Buddhists, who were allied with the Japanese. Following independence in 1948, the newly formed Union of Burma (1948–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myanmar Civil War (2021–present)
The Myanmar civil war (Burmese language, Burmese: မြန်မာ့ပြည်တွင်းစစ်),, also known as the Burmese civil war, is an ongoing civil war since 2021. It began following Myanmar conflict, Myanmar's long-running insurgencies, which escalated significantly in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, 2021 coup d'état and the subsequent violent crackdown on Myanmar protests (2021–present), anti-coup protests. The Government-in-exile, exiled National Unity Government of Myanmar, National Unity Government (NUG) and major list of ethnic armed organisations in Myanmar, ethnic armed organisations repudiated the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar, 2008 Constitution and called instead for a democratic Federalism in Myanmar, federal state. Besides engaging this alliance, the ruling government of the State Administration Council (SAC), also contends with other anti-SAC forces in areas under its control. The insurgents are apportioned into hundreds of armed g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internal Conflict In Myanmar
Myanmar has been embroiled in armed conflict since 1948, when the country, then known as Burma, Burmese Declaration of Independence, gained independence from the United Kingdom. The conflict has largely been Ethnic conflict, ethnic-based, with List of ethnic armed organisations, ethnic armed organisations fighting Myanmar's armed forces, the Tatmadaw, for self-determination. Despite Ceasefires in Myanmar, numerous ceasefires and the creation of autonomous self-administered zones in 2008, armed groups continue to call for independence, Autonomous administrative division, increased autonomy, or the Federalism in Myanmar, federalisation of Myanmar. It is the world's longest ongoing civil war, spanning almost eight decades. In 1940, during World War II, Burmese intellectuals formed the Thirty Comrades, who established the Burma Independence Army (BIA) to fight against Allies of World War II, the Allies. Aung San led the Axis powers, Axis-puppet State of Burma, before switching all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senior General (Myanmar)
Senior general () is the highest rank in the Tatmadaw (the armed forces of Myanmar), only held by the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CinCDS). Since 2011, an officer appointed as CinCDS has to be quickly promoted one higher rank every year until he get the rank of Senior general. An officer holding the rank of Senior general can wear any uniform from any of the branches of the Tatmadaw (armed forces of Myanmar. History In 1990, the Myanmar Armed Forces underwent structural changes, during which Commander-in-Chief General Saw Maung elevated himself to the rank of Senior General on 18 March 1990, becoming the first person to hold this rank. Than Shwe was subsequently promoted directly from the rank of General to Senior General on 23 April 1993. He served in this position until his retirement on 30 March 2011. In March 2013, Min Aung Hlaing was promoted to Senior General from his prior role as Vice-senior general. List of rank holders See also * Military ranks of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khin Thiri Thet Mon
Khin Thiri Thet Mon (; born 5 December 1981), also known as Ma Thiri (), is a Burmese businesswoman and daughter of Burmese army general Min Aung Hlaing, the current prime minister and Chairman of the State Administration Council which has ruled the nation after the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. Business interests She entered the entertainment industry with ventures in 2017. She is a co-founder of a major film production company, 7th Sense Creation. According to another co-founder, besides being involved in financing, her interests include costume design and identifying novels that might be adapted into films. As of 2019, she is banned from entry to the United States. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on her and her brother Aung Pyae Sone since 10 March 2021, pursuant to Executive Order 14014, in response to the Burmese military's coup against the democratically elected civilian government of Myanmar. The sanctions include freezing of assets under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aung Pyae Sone
Aung Pyae Sone () is a Burmese business tycoon who owns a number of major companies, including Sky One Construction Company and Aung Myint Mo Min Insurance Company. He is also reportedly the biggest shareholder in national telecoms carrier Mytel. He is the son of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the current leader of Myanmar, concurrently serving as Chairman of the State Administration Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces. Early life Aung Pyae Some was born 24 June 1984 in Burma (now Myanmar) to Min Aung Hlaing, and Kyu Kyu Hla, a lecturer. Business interests Pre-coup beginnings The business interests of Aung Pyae Sone closely tracked the military career trajectory of Min Aung Hlaing, his father. Aung Pyae Sone owns Authentic Group of Companies, which has supplied raw materials to ordnance factories operated by the military's Directorate of Defence Industries since his father's promotion to commander-in-chief in 2011, and to businesses operated by m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyu Kyu Hla
Kyu Kyu Hla (; ; born 13 April 1954) is the acting First Lady of Myanmar and Spouse of the Prime Minister of Myanmar. She is a retired educator who served as a lecturer at the Myanmar language department of Yangon University. Kyu Kyu Hla is the wife of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, a Burmese army general who is the 12th Prime Minister of Myanmar and the current acting President of Myanmar since 22 July 2024. She became spouse of the Prime Minister of Myanmar following her husband's transition to Prime Minister of Myanmar on 1 August 2021, whereupon Min Aung Hlaing has ruled the nation as Chairman of the State Administration Council ( SAC) after the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. She is also the honorary patron of Myanmar Women's Affairs. Biography Kyu Kyu Hla was born on 13 April 1954 in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar) or Zee Kyun village under Auk Nat Maw village-tract in Thandwe, to parents Maung Maung Hla and Ohn Hla. In 1970, she passed her Matriculation examination, matriculat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myanmar
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Early civilisations in the area included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Myanmar and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Myanmar. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy River, Irrawaddy valley, and following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language and Culture of Myanmar, culture and Buddhism in Myanmar, Theravada Buddhism slowly became dominant in the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
