Min Aung Hlaing

Min Aung Hlaing

Min Aung Hlaing at the 100th Anniversary of the Young Men’s Buddhist Association. (Tatmadaw True News Information Team)
Military chief Min Aung Hlaing supports Arakan Army call to hold by-elections in Rakhine by end of year 
Call comes a week after AA and Tatmadaw officials held meeting that raised hopes of peace agreement
Published on Dec 17, 2020
Commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing and KBC chair Dr Hkalam Sanson are seen together after their meeting on December 1. (Kachin Baptist Convention)
Tatmadaw commander-in-chief meets with Kachin Baptist leader in Myitkyina 
The two discussed a range of issues, including IDPs, landmine clearance, and conflict in Kachin and Rakhine states
Dec 3, 2020
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing raises his inked finger after voting in Naypyitaw’s Zeya Thiri township on Sunday morning (Nyan Hlaing Lin/Myanmar Now)
Military chief Min Aung Hlaing vows to accept election results after public spat with government 
Comments come after week of tension with government that led to speculation of a possible coup
Nov 8, 2020
Min Aung Hlaing made his remarks about the election during an interview with a local media outlet on November 3. 
Min Aung Hlaing’s election remarks violate law, says President’s Office
The Tatmadaw commander-in-chief’s comments were criticized for casting doubt on the fairness of the upcoming election
Nov 5, 2020
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gives a speech at the Union Peace Conference on August 19, 2020. (Photo: Union Peace Conference - 21st Century Panglong Facebook Page)
Tatmadaw chief Min Aung Hlaing says election candidates should resist foreign influence
Comments to several opposition parties seen as thinly veiled attack on the NLD
Aug 20, 2020
Military MP General Win Thein at a public meeting held in Kyitaung village group’s administrative office in Zayyar Thiri Township on October 10 (Photo : Ko Htun Win)
Elected MPs Brand Military Lawmakers’ Village Trips ‘Unethical’
Lawmakers say their military counterparts may have broken parliamentary regulations by offering help to villagers
Oct 18, 2019
Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrives at the Joon Mosque in Mandalay on September 11 (Photo: Supplied)
Military Chief Launches Charm Offensive Against Muslims, Hindus and Christians
Senior General’s visits to mosques and other sacred sites follow criticism from UN and US over treatment of religious minorities
Sep 18, 2019
Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing hands a gift to Rev Dr Hkalam Samson after their meeting in Mandalay on September 12 (Photo: Commander-in-Chief's Office)
The Tatmadaw Is Poised To Change Genuinely Now: Kachin Reverend
Dr. Hkalam Samson said he held a “friendly” conversation with Tatmadaw chief after the latter dropped a criminal complaint against him
Sep 15, 2019
Khin Thiri Thet Mon (the daughter of Myanmar army chief), left, was seen at a press conference on July 2. (Photo: 7th Sense Film Production Facebook)
Military Chief’s Family Members Spend Big on Blockbuster Movies, Beauty Pageants
Daughter and daughter-in-law of Min Aung Hlaing entered the entertainment industry unexpectedly in 2017, and fast began outspending their rivals
Aug 4, 2019
The Yangon Restaurant owned by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s son Aung Pyae Sone (Photo- Sai Zaw/ Myanmar Now)
Military Chief’s Son Paid ‘Very Low’ Rent for His Upscale Restaurant on Government-Owned Land
Aung Pyae Sone did not have to compete with anyone to win lease for high-end venue, which serves foie gras and veal
Jul 18, 2019