Min Aung Hlaing
Min Aung Hlaing is the current commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces and has been in power since the military coup in February 2021. He has been a key figure in the military's crackdown on dissent and has faced widespread condemnation for human rights abuses, particularly against the Rohingya minority. Recently, he was named in an Argentine court's arrest order for alleged involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people.
Born on Jul 02, 1956 (70 years old)
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Switzerland:
Min Aung Hlaing is the coup leader and has risen to the position of president through sham elections.
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Australia:
Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit this week to Thailand crosses a major milestone in his quest for legitimacy.
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Switzerland:
Min Aung Hlaing is the president of Myanmar and is currently on a state visit to Thailand.
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Taiwan:
Myanmar junta chief-turned president Min Aung Hlaing has yet to accept the SCEF as a negotiating partner.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Min Aung Hlaing is the military leader of Myanmar who recently visited Thailand for an official visit.
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Australia:
Min Aung Hlaing is the coup leader who exchanged his military uniform for a presidential suit after sham elections.
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Vietnam:
Min Aung Hlaing is the military leader of Myanmar who led the coup that resulted in Aung San Suu Kyi's detention.
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Belarus:
He leads the new government of Myanmar following a military coup in 2021.
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Kenya:
Min Aung Hlaing is the President of Myanmar and led a coup in 2021 that ousted the elected government.
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Lithuania:
Min Aung Hlaing was appointed civilian president after limited elections in April.
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