Than Shwe is a retired Burmese army general who held influential positions within Myanmar's government. Serving as the chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) from 1992 to 2011,he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. During his tenure,he exercised considerable authority,contributing to a centralized power structure. His governance saw the implementation of various policies aimed at economic development,modernization and infrastructure improvements. Than Shwe was also involved in efforts to stabilize the country and manage internal conflicts. While his leadership was marked by significant achievements,it also faced scrutiny and criticism,particularly regarding allegations of human rights abuses and restrictions on political freedoms. Than Shwe's tenure coincided with a period of political transition and international scrutiny,with Myanmar experiencing both internal and external challenges.
Khin Nyunt is a retired Burmese army general widely recognized for his influential role in shaping Myanmar's political dynamics. Serving as the Chief of Intelligence and Prime Minister of Myanmar from 25 August 2003 to 18 October 2004,he played a crucial part in the nation's history. During his tenure,Khin Nyunt oversaw significant developments in Myanmar's intelligence and apparatus and government policies. He was instrumental in implementing reforms aimed at modernizing intelligence operations and promoting national security interests. However his leadership faced challenges,and he was eventually removed from power in 2004 amid political reshuffles within the ruling military junta. Despite his removal from office,Khin Nyunt's legacy continued to be debated,with some viewing him as a reformist figure and others critiquing his approach to governance.
Kyaw Zaw was one of the founders of the Tatmadaw and a member of the Thirty Comrades who trained in Japan in the struggle for independence from Britain. He was also one of the leaders of the Communist Party of Burma,and had lived in exile in Yunnan Province,China,since 1989 after retiring from politics.
Maung Aye is a retired Burmese army general who played a significant role in Myanmar's military government. He served as Vice Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC),the ruling military junta of Myanmar,from July 1993 to March 2011,holding the second highest-ranking position in the regime. He graduated from the Defence Services Academy in Pyin Oo Lwin and began his military career by commanding the Northeast Region in 1968,followed by the Eastern Region in 1988. His career progression included promotions to major-general in 1990 and Army Chief in 1992. In 1993,he was appointed as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services,and the following year,he assumed the role of Deputy Chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC),which later evolved into the SPDC. Despite rumours of resignation in August 2010,Maung Aye remained deputy head of state until the SPDC was dissolved on 30 March 2011 by Senior General Than Shwe,marking a significant transition in Myanmar's governance.
The president of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is the head of state and constitutional head of government of Myanmar. The president chairs the National Defence and Security Council and normally leads the Cabinet of Myanmar,the executive branch of the Burmese government,though the military prime minister leads the cabinet under the current state of emergency. Acting President Min Aung Hlaing,the head of the military and prime minister since 2021,is the current holder since Acting President Myint Swe transferred his powers in July 2024. Myint Swe had himself been installed by Min Aung Hlaing through a military coup d'état on 1 February 2021. There is no constitutional mechanism for the transfer of presidential authority outside the order of succession,making the constitutionality of the transfer questionable according to legal experts. Though a constitutionally powerful position,the presidency is a largely symbolic post under the current military government,with the only presidential action having been to declare and extend the state of emergency.
Thein Sein is a Burmese politician and retired military general who served as the 9th President of Myanmar from 2011 to 2016. He previously served as prime minister from 2007 to 2010,and was considered by many in and outside Myanmar as a reformist leader in the post-junta government.
Myint Swe is a Burmese politician and retired army officer who is currently Vice President of Myanmar since 30 March 2016 and previously served as Acting President of Myanmar from 1 February 2021 to 22 July 2024 making him the longest serving Acting President in Myanmar history. He also served as the acting president after the resignation of President Htin Kyaw from 21 March 2018 to 30 March 2018,and the chief minister of Yangon Region from 30 March 2011 to 30 March 2016. A member of the military proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party,he is an ethnic Mon former lieutenant general in the Myanmar Army.
General Thura Kyaw Htin was the 7th Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Union of Burma,former Deputy Prime Minister of Burma (Myanmar) and Minister of Defence.
The Cabinet of Myanmar,officially the Union Government,is the executive body of the government of Myanmar led by the prime minister of Myanmar. The Provisional Government serves as the current cabinet.
Wunna Maung Lwin is a Burmese politician and a member of State Administration Council. He was a Minister of Foreign Affairs under Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing after the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. He previously served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from March 2011 to March 2016. He is a retired colonel in the Myanmar Army.
The Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association represents writers and journalists in Myanmar. At first closely associated with the Ministry of Information,in the 2011-2012 period the MWJA achieved greater independence.
The Ministry of Information in Myanmar officially informs the public about government policy plans and implementation and supports improvements to knowledge and education of the public. Since the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état it has been described as responsible for the dissemination of propaganda through state-owned media.
Ye Htut is a Burmese military officer who previously served as presidential spokesman from 2013 to 2016 and later as minister for the Ministry of Information (Myanmar) from 2014 to 2016 in the Thein Sein's Cabinet. He left the office in 2016 and worked as visiting senior research fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore until July 2019.
Tint Hsan was the Minister for Sports from 2011 to 2016. He owns A.C.E. Group of Companies,a major Burmese construction company.
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs administers Myanmar sports and youth affairs. The ministry was formed in 1996 as Ministry of Sports and organized as Ministry of Health and Sports in 2016. In 2021,following the formation of a caretaker government,the ministry was reorganized as Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. The current union minister is Min Thein Zan,appointed by SAC Chairman Min Aung Hlaing.
The Office of the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a ministry-level body that serves the President of Myanmar. Since the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état,the position has remained vacant.
Hsan Sint is a Burmese politician and former government minister and army general. He was appointed as Minister of Religious Affairs by President Thein Sein in January 2013. At the time,he was the speaker for the Ayeyarwady Region Hluttaw who concurrently serves as one of two Hluttaw members representing Yegyi Township.
The cabinet of Thein Sein,headed by President Thein Sein,is the first democratically elected government of Myanmar after the military government. It took office on 30 March 2011 after the 2010 Myanmar general election to 30 March 2016.
Soe Htut is a Burmese military officer and former Minister for Home Affairs of Myanmar. Soe Htut is a career soldier,and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant General.
Kyaw Swar Lin is a Burmese military general who is current serving as the Quartermaster General in Myanmar Army.
