About
Min Aung Hlaing is a Burmese army general who has been the de facto ruler of Myanmar since the 2021 coup. He has served as the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services since 2011, wielding significant power within the country's military. Following the coup, he assumed the position of Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister. He continues to exert control as a member of the National Defence and Security Council and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission.
Career Timeline
Appointed Commander-in-Chief
Assumes the position of Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, gaining significant power.
Oversees Military Operations
Responsible for military actions amid ongoing ethnic conflicts.
Leads Military Coup
Orchestrates a military coup, overthrowing the civilian government and seizing control.
Chairman, State Admin Council
Becomes Chairman of the State Administration Council, solidifying his rule.
International Condemnation Intensifies
Faces widespread international condemnation for human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.
De Facto Ruler
Remains the de facto ruler of Myanmar, despite ongoing civil conflict; net worth at $5M.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026