Yahoo: Ex-Myanmar military leader Than Shwe recovers from COVID-19
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Than Shwe
Than Shwe is a retired Burmese military officer who ruled Myanmar as the second chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council, later as the only chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, as well as the commander-in-chief of Defence Services from 1992 until his resignation in 2011, and concurrently served as the eighth prime minister of Myanmar from 1992 to 2003. He previously…
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politics · Military ruler of Myanmar from 1992 to 2011 · politician · military personnel · military officer · military leader · head of government · also Than Shwe, Senior General Than Shwe, U Than Shwe, General Than Shwe, Bogyoke Than Shwe, Bogyokegyi Than Shwe
Born 2 February 1933 · Q202553
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2021· 3 entries
Yahoo: Former Myanmar strongman Than Shwe suffering from COVID-19
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Yahoo UK & Ireland: Former Myanmar strongman Than Shwe hospitalized
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2011· 2 entries
And concurrently served as the eighth prime minister of Myanmar from 1992 to 2003
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Than Shwe announced his retirement, and officially stepped down as head of state, facilitating the transition to his chosen successor, Thein Sein
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2007· 1 entry
During the Saffron Revolution, mass demonstrations led by Buddhist monks were suppressed by security forces, resulting in casualties and detentions
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2006· 1 entry
A home video footage of the wedding of Than Shwe's daughter, Thandar Shwe, was leaked on the Internet, which sparked controversy and criticism from Burmese and foreign media for the lavish and seemingly ostentatious rece
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2004· 1 entry
Which has significantly increased his own power
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1999· 1 entry
At the southern entrance of Shwedagon pagoda
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1998· 1 entry
Than Shwe ordered the execution of 59 civilians living on Christie Island
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1992· 6 entries
That Shwe did not host the annual dinner
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Myanmar (1992–2003).
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Career landmark: Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (1992–2011).
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Career landmark: President of Myanmar (1992–2011).
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Career landmark: State Peace and Development Council (1992–2011).
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Saw Maung stepped down and Than Shwe immediately became the new leader of Myanmar
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1990· 1 entry
Did not participate, the chairman of National Convention Lieutenant General Thein Sein announced that the creation of the "Constitution" had been accomplished
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1988· 1 entry
Following a coup d'état that followed the 8888 Uprising, Than Shwe was appointed the vice chairman of the newly formed State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) and deputy prime minister by Saw Maung, the new leader of
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1985· 1 entry
Was appointed the deputy commander-in-chief of Defence Services
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1981· 1 entry
Was elected as a member of the ruling Burma Socialist Programme Party's Central Executive Committee during the fourth session of the Party's conference
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1953· 1 entry
Joined the Tatmadaw (armed forces), and rose through the ranks
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1933· 1 entry
Born 1933-02-02.
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