Khin Nyunt
General Khin Nyunt (Burmese: ခင်ညွန့်; MLCTS: hkang nywan.; pronounced: [kʰɪ̀ɰ̃ ɲʊ̰ɰ̃]; born 11 October 1939) is a Burmese military intelligence chief and politician. He was the 9th Prime Minister of Myanmar from 25 August 2003 until 18 October 2004, until he was arrested by his senior officers.[1]
Khin Nyunt | |
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 Khin Nyunt in 2012 | |
| 9th Prime Minister of Myanmar | |
| In office 25 August 2003 – 18 October 2004 | |
| Leader | Than Shwe |
| Preceded by | Than Shwe |
| Succeeded by | Soe Win |
| Secretary 1 of the State Peace and Development Council | |
| In office 1997 – 25 August 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Thein Sein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 October 1939 Kyauktan Township, British Burma |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Spouse(s) | Khin Win Shwe |
| Children | Thin Le Le Win, Lt.-Col. Zaw Naing Oo, Dr. Ye Naing Win |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Army |
| Years of service | 1960–2004 |
| Rank | General |
References
- Kuppuswamy, C.S. (11 September 2004). "Myanmar: The shake- up and the fall out". South Asia Analysis Group. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2006.
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