Myint Swe

ModernGeneralMyanmar1951 — ?

Military vice president, acting after coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

Myanmar

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score35.3

Myint Swe — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Appointed as Vice President of MyanmarPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Myanmar PoliticsMilitaryPower Sharing

Impact: national

2021 AD

Assumed Acting Presidency After CoupPolitical Action

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.

CoupMilitary JuntaConstitutional Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive

Declared State of EmergencyPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

State of EmergencyRepressionConstitution

Impact: nationaldestructive