Khin Nyunt

former Burmese army general, Chief of Intelligence, and Prime Minister of Myanmar (2003–2004)

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
Khin Nyunt in 2012
9th Prime Minister of Myanmar
In office
25 August 2003 – 18 October 2004
LeaderThan Shwe
Preceded byThan Shwe
Succeeded bySoe Win
Secretary 1 of the State Peace and Development Council
In office
1997 – 25 August 2003
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byThein Sein
Personal details
Born (1939-10-11) 11 October 1939 (age 84)
Kyauktan Township, British Burma
NationalityBurmese
Spouse(s)Khin Win Shwe
ChildrenThin Le Le Win, Lt.-Col. Zaw Naing Oo, Dr. Ye Naing Win
Military service
Branch/serviceMyanmar Army
Years of service1960–2004
RankGeneral

References change

  1. 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.