Mohamed Naguib vs Myint Swe

General Mohamed Naguib was the public face of the Free Officers movement that overthrew King Farouk in the 1952 Egyptian Revolution. He became the first president of Egypt, leading the transition from monarchy to republic.

Naguib was appointed as the first president of the Republic of Egypt on June 18, 1953. His presidency was marked by efforts to establish democratic institutions and land reform, but he faced increasing opposition from Gamal Abdel Nasser.

Naguib was forced to resign as president in November 1954 after a power struggle with Nasser. He was placed under house arrest, where he remained for nearly 30 years, effectively ending his political career.

Naguib was released from house arrest by President Anwar Sadat in 1972, but remained politically inactive. He died in 1984, having been largely forgotten by the public, but later recognized as a key figure in Egypt's modern history.

Myint Swe was appointed as First Vice President of Myanmar under President Htin Kyaw, representing the military's interests. His appointment was part of the power-sharing arrangement following the 2015 elections that brought the NLD to power.

Following the February 1 military coup that detained elected leaders, Myint Swe was appointed acting president by the military. He delegated his powers to coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, legitimizing the junta's takeover and triggering widespread civil disobedience.

As acting president, Myint Swe declared a one-year state of emergency, granting the military full legislative, executive, and judicial powers. This declaration suspended the constitution and enabled the junta to suppress pro-democracy protests violently.