Khin Nyunt

ModernGeneralBurma1939 — ?

Burmese prime minister purged by Than Shwe.

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Quick Facts

Born

1939

Country

Burma

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score53.0

Khin Nyunt — Complete Timeline

2003 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of MyanmarPolitical Action◆ Major

Khin Nyunt was appointed Prime Minister of Myanmar by the military junta. He was known for his intelligence background and for initiating a seven-step roadmap to democracy, which included a new constitution.

MyanmarPrime MinisterJunta

Impact: national

Announced Seven-Step Roadmap to DemocracyPolitical Action◆ Major

Khin Nyunt announced a seven-step roadmap for Myanmar's transition to democracy, including a national convention to draft a new constitution. The plan was criticized by opposition groups for lacking genuine reform.

DemocracyRoadmapConstitution

Impact: nationalconstructive

2004 AD

Purged by Than ShwePolitical Action◆ Major

Khin Nyunt was arrested and purged by Senior General Than Shwe, his rival in the junta. He was convicted of corruption and sentenced to 44 years in prison, effectively ending his political career.

PurgeArrestThan Shwe

Impact: nationaldestructive