Min Aung Hlaing
Min Aung Hlaing is the Senior General of the Myanmar Armed Forces.
Notable Quotes
"some security forces in northern Shan State left their outposts because keeping people safe was their priority."View Story →
"end armed terrorism and restore the rule of law"View Story →
"end armed terrorism and restore the rule of law"View Story →
"end armed terrorism and restore the rule of law"View Story →
"Myanmar has returned to the path of democracy and is heading towards a better future."View Story →
"she was being 'well looked after' and his government was considering unspecified 'good things'."View Story →
"she was being 'well looked after' and his government was considering unspecified 'good things'."View Story →
"commuted the remaining sentence to be served at the designated residence."View Story →
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Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit - Reuters
Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit Reuters
September 5, 2026Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement - Reuters
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement Reuters
August 5, 2026Thai PM urges 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar ahead of meeting with Min Aung Hlaing - Reuters
Thai PM urges 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar ahead of meeting with Min Aung Hlaing Reuters
August 4, 2026Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
August 3, 2026Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
June 22, 2026China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing - Reuters
China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing Reuters
June 16, 2026China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy - Reuters
China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy Reuters
June 16, 2026Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
June 9, 2026Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
April 30, 2026Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says - Reuters
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says Reuters
April 30, 2026Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships - Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships Reuters
April 24, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
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April 8, 2026Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid - reuters.com
Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid reuters.com
April 3, 2026Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president
General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
April 2, 2026Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.
March 30, 2026Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency - Reuters
Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency Reuters
March 30, 2026