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2528:"The Man with the Plan – This was good enough for Than Shwe, who knows that all he really needs to get the job done is a free hand to do as he pleases inside Burma without having to worrying too much about negative repercussions beyond its borders. This was why, when visiting Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva attempted to convey other countries' doubts about the credibility of the election during his trip to Burma on Oct. 11, Than Shwe told him he was "aware of the concerns, but did not want any outside help." With this cloud of neutrality now surrounding Burma's election, Than Shwe can now proceed to declare victory, as long as he maintains his grip on the situation inside the country. He knows now that even in the distant West, he has allies who, while they don't actually support him, are willing to let him win this one, if only so he'll go away and make room for a new generation of leaders"
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2612:"The former commander-in-chief of the armed forces soon discovered that soldiers surrounded his home and he had been placed under house arrest. The infuriated Saw Maung yelled at his personal staff officers and family members, sending his wife rushing to the Defense Ministry on Signal Road, where she asked for a face-to-face meeting with top brass and lashed out to no avail at Than Shwe and Khin Nyunt—all to the amusement of junior officers who were present. With Than Shwe now the chairman of the SLORC, astrologer U Nyan Zaw's prediction that he would one day become king of Burma was looking less like a joke and more like a prescient prediction. But there was still an ongoing power struggle between Than Shwe and Khin Nyunt which neither could display in public"
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499:(SPDC) from 1992 to 2011, he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. During his tenure, he exercised considerable authority, contributing to a centralized power structure. His governance saw the implementation of various policies aimed at economic development, modernization and infrastructure improvements. Than Shwe was also involved in efforts to stabilize the country and manage
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2212:"Every calculation and decision the opposition makes must have at its foundation an awareness of this history, because it reveals Than Shwe and his fellow generals' current propensities. And every Burma watcher, whether full-blown participant or armchair analyst, should also be familiar with the two leaders that have turned Burma into the country that it is—and is not—today"
967:, human rights violation in Myanmar were described as "widespread and systematic." Reports suggested that a significant number of Burmese individuals, potentially reaching up to a million, were allegedly subjected to forced labor in "jungle gulags". The absence of free speech and intolerance towards dissent were notable characteristics of the government. In 2007, during the
2507:"When Senior General Than Shwe began the relocation of Burma's administrative capital to Naypyidaw - the 'Abode of the Gods' - in November 2005 the move was put down by some to folly and superstition. The reality, however, of the relocation of Burma's ministries and military headquarters to this area of tropical scrub, 200 miles distant from Rangoon, was more prosaic"
1410:"Leaked information from Naypyidaw on Monday evening suggested that junta chief Senior General Than Shwe had chosen Prime Minister ex-general Thein Sein to be the new president of Burma. Thein Sein, who retired from the army in April to lead the junta's proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party, is Than Shwe's long-term friend and close aide"
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1389:"Senior General Than Shwe has reportedly endorsed Burma's No 3 ranking general, joint chief-of-staff Gen Thura Shwe Mann, to become Burma's new president. The move came during a recent cabinet meeting in Naypyidaw, according to sources. "You are going to be president," Than Shwe reportedly told his subordinate"
503:. While his leadership was marked by significant achievements, it also faced scrutiny and criticism, particularly regarding allegations of human rights abuses and restrictions on political freedoms. Than Shwe's tenure coincided with a period of political transition and international scrutiny, with
1638:"Burmese army general Senior General Than Shwe created a sheltered Tatmadaw family. Living side by side in cantonments, soldiers train and farm. Their wives go to meetings with fellow military wives, and their children go to military-run public schools or attend schools outside in Tatmadaw trucks"
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1369:"Than Shwe had by now risen through the ranks of the military regime and its 'Burma Socialist Programme Party'. Born in 1933 – prior to Burma's invasion by Japan during World War Two, and its independence from Britain thereafter – he began his working life delivering mail"
1861:"But the campaign's success may depend less on Hollywood and more on whether it can clearly convey the complex, closed world of Myanmar politics. The government, led since 1992 by Senior General Than Shwe, tightly controls the press and visitors are rarely permitted in"
2324:"When Burma's former head of military intelligence and prime minister Khin Nyunt was purged from the ruling regime in 2004, his successor, then General Thura Shwe Mann, famously said that in Burma, as in other civilized countries, "no one is above the law.""
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Internet, which sparked controversy and criticism from Burmese and foreign media for the lavish and seemingly ostentatious reception. After days of
1431:"Following the opening sessions of both of the Parliamentary Houses in Naypyidaw, one thing is certain—neither of the nation's top two generals, Senior General Than Shwe and Vice Senior General Maung Aye, will be President nor a Vice-president"
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1840:"This political transition was a top-down approach, initiated and implemented by the regime—particularly by Than Shwe's successor, President Thein Sein, along with the vital participation of Aung San Suu Kyi in the latter stages of reform"
1203:"Earlier in 2007, China facilitated talks between the US and the Burmese government, with Beijing's diplomats suggesting that the US deal directly with junta chief Senior General Than Shwe, according to the documents released by WikiLeaks"
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1902:"Later that month, an envoy from the CCP came and met former military leader Senior General Than Shwe — now 90 years old — who had nurtured closer relations with China than Min Aung Hlaing. The envoy also met former president Thein Sein"
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1942:"Myanmar military chief leaves for India. YANGON: Myanmar's army chief Senior General Than Shwe departed Sunday for a goodwill visit to India at the invitation of the Indian president, officials confirmed"
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dinner for military leaders, officials, and diplomats on 4 January 2007. It was the first time since he took power in 1992 that Shwe did not host the annual dinner. Than Shwe had checked out of the
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2466:"Myanmar's Ghost Capital Rises From The Jungle. That leader, Senior General Than Shwe, stepped down this year — in theory, at least — but the city he ordered built is almost finished"
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2304:"India, Myanmar to boost bilateral ties – PM will hold wide-ranging talks with the 77-year-old Than Shwe, the head of SPDC, the ruling military junta in Myanmar"
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2839:"Xinhua reports meeting between former Senior General U Than Shwe and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang"
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1700:"Military Watch: Regime boss targets 'Western culture'; Than Shwe Falls From Favor; and More"
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1349:"How a protected coastline became the private property of Than Shwe's daughters"
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1922:"Myanmar Army Chief Min Aung Hlaing Visits Former leader of Myanmar Than Shwe"
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1535:"Burma's bizarre capital: a super-sized slice of post-apocalypse suburbia"
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1758:"Has former Burmese army general Than Shwe retained his influence?"
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1799:"Myanmar's Military Chief Staged a Coup. But He Did Not Act Alone"
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3858:"Ex-Myanmar military leader Than Shwe recovers from COVID-19"
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is being welcomed by Senior General Than Shwe, on arrival at
3711:"Consolidated List Of Financial Sanctions Targets In The UK"
2446:"Disreputable Commanders-in-Chief of the Myanmar's Military"
1617:"Senior General Than Shwe, the Burmese military's 'old fox'"
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3888:"Former Myanmar strongman Than Shwe in hospital with COVID"
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2112:"Senior General's Grandson Orders Attack on Business Rival"
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2591:"Than Shwe Family Will Not Take Part in Pagoda Ceremonies"
1576:"Naypyidaw's Version of Shwedagon Pagoda Nears Completion"
3950:"Why Did Burma's Leader Appear on TV in Women's Clothes?"
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2487:"Than Shwe and Family Make Offerings at Shwedagon Pagoda"
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2024:"Burmese Press Mention 'Retired' Former Leader Than Shwe"
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3106:"Military Officials, Cronies Released from US Blacklist"
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3152:"Former Burmese strongman Than Shwe learns to use iPad"
2406:"Than Shwe's New Pagoda Hides More than a Buddha Relic"
2253:"Members of State Peace and Development Council (SPDC)"
1779:"Retired Spy Master Makes TV Appearance with Shwe Mann"
1556:"University Privileges Granted to Than Shwe's Grandson"
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A region in turmoil: South Asian conflicts since 1947.
2757:"Than Shwe's Ex-Aide Under Investigation in Naypyidaw"
2386:"Experts Challenge Than Shwe's Rice Production Claims"
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3024:"Burma's leader announces first elections since 1990"
3563:. The Irrawaddy News. 27 August 2010. Archived from
2920:"Look-East Meets Look-West as India Hosts Than Shwe"
2426:"The Day Ex-military leader Than Shwe's Reign Began"
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3796:"Lavish Myanmar junta wedding video sparks outrage"
3228:"Than Shwe Consolidating Hold on Burma's Military?"
2716:"China Military Leader Urges Closer Than Shwe Ties"
2365:"China Stresses Border Stability at Than Shwe Meet"
903:(2 May 2008). This led to many criticisms from the
497:
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
90:
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
3126:"Myanmar's military figure known as 'the bulldog'"
1738:"For Suu Kyi and Than Shwe, an Inconvenient Truce"
801:with Senior General Than Shwe, on October 25, 2004
3687:. Irrawaddy.org. 18 December 2008. Archived from
3510:"The Worst of the Worst – By George B.N. Ayittey"
3417:
3380:"Drugs and astrology: how 'Bulldog' wields power"
2695:"US Warns Than Shwe, Names New Sanctions Targets"
1494:"Former Thai PM to Visit His 'Brother' Than Shwe"
4622:
3373:
3371:
3203:"Biography of Than Shwe, Burmese senior general"
1307:"War of blame after Thai-Burmese border clashes"
732:(SLORC), a 21-member military cabinet headed by
3454:. DGMoen.net. 19 September 1988. Archived from
2959:
2737:"Burmese Media Lead with Than Shwe's Favorites"
1200:
608:within the same battalion, holding the rank of
3739:. Irrawaddy.org. 10 March 2009. Archived from
3021:
2588:
2003:"Is Burma's leader Than Shwe Really Retiring?"
1882:"Cronyism: A Legacy of Military Rule in Burma"
1677:
1533:Matt Kennard, Claire Provost (19 March 2015).
1473:"Thangyat Songs Ridicule Than Shwe's Election"
516:Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Defence Services
4410:
4170:
3377:
3368:
3336:Yale Human Rights and Development Law Journal
3103:
3082:
2899:"Than Shwe, Laotian PM Discuss Military Ties"
2342:
2091:"Than Shwe's Grandson Visits France: Sources"
1858:
1553:
1304:
1070:members greeted Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva in
942:
3579:"Burma's Than Shwe 'remains senior general'"
2879:"Suu Kyi, Than Shwe Meeting Rumors Increase"
2674:"Than Shwe Makes First Visit to Relief Camp"
2281:
2170:
1532:
1036:, for $ 1 billion by his favourite grandson
520:Union Solidarity and Development Association
4651:Burma Socialist Programme Party politicians
3561:"Junta Chiefs Resign in Military Reshuffle"
3413:
3411:
2938:
2777:"Burmese army's violence against civilians"
2692:
2345:"Does the KNU Seek Support from Naypyidaw?"
921:. Than Shwe also commented on the upcoming
544:
4417:
4403:
4177:
4163:
2633:"For U Shwe Mann, Enemies Lurk Everywhere"
2193:"Top 10 Sensational Facts about Than Shwe"
73:
3534:
3329:
2713:
2651:
2383:
1879:
1776:
1659:"Is Than Shwe Still Pulling the Strings?"
1514:"Than Shwe's biography released in India"
1491:
1470:
876:In May and November 2006 he met with the
4500:Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma
4249:Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma
3408:
2962:"Aung San Suu Kyi: Beauty and the Beast"
2795:
2630:
2609:
2546:
2484:
1656:
1597:"The Doubly Disastrous Legacy of Ne Win"
1594:
1449:
1325:
1241:
1086:Than Shwe often performed superstitious
1066:In an October 2010 state visit, Burmese
1061:
946:
907:as well as the international community.
841:
788:
4691:Officers Training School, Bahtoo alumni
3978:
3793:
3608:
3606:
3272:
3064:"Burma leader's lavish lifestyle aired"
2917:
2816:
2734:
2567:
2284:"Thai Foreign Minister Meets Than Shwe"
2230:
2109:
2042:
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1428:
1407:
1283:
1262:
807:Association of South East Asian Nations
771:State Law and Order Restoration Council
730:State Law and Order Restoration Council
251:23 April 1992 – 25 August 2003
4623:
3044:"Myanmar's New Capital Isolates Junta"
3003:"USDP Forms New Buddhist Organization"
2132:"Than Shwe's Grandson Steals the Show"
2000:
1346:
820:, which won the multi-party democracy
784:
197:23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011
185:Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
102:23 April 1992 – 30 March 2011
4398:
4158:
3919:"Than Shwe, Voodoo and the Number 11"
3591:from the original on 25 November 2018
3478:"How Myanmar leader snubs U.N. envoy"
3432:from the original on 19 November 2007
3396:from the original on 23 November 2021
3332:"Energy Security: Security for Whom?"
2549:"Than Shwe, Voodoo and the Number 11"
2263:from the original on 19 February 2023
2045:"US Senator Meets Than Shwe, Suu Kyi"
1452:"Than Shwe: The Man in the Iron Mask"
486:
3947:
3838:from the original on 31 October 2020
3713:. Hm-treasury.gov.uk. Archived from
3655:"Defector tells of Burmese atrocity"
3603:
3535:Koyakutty, Haseenah (15 July 2009).
3330:Smith, Matthew; Htoo, Naing (2008).
2983:"Perceptions of Leadership in Burma"
2980:
2654:"China Extends Welcome to Than Shwe"
2525:
2209:
2021:
1817:
1242:Egreteau, Renaud (19 October 2009).
1201:Simon Roughneen (15 December 2010).
981:
728:, Than Shwe became vice-chairman of
4108:State Peace and Development Council
3916:
3665:from the original on 21 August 2019
3638:
2057:
1068:State Peace and Development Council
510:Occupying key positions, including
13:
4611:† indicate military officeholders.
3490:from the original on 15 March 2008
3420:"How Junta stemmed a saffron tide"
2819:"Than Shwe's Other Right Hand Man"
2343:Saw Yan Naing (30 November 2016).
2152:"Burma/Myanmar Sets Election Date"
1305:John Aglionby (13 February 2001).
643:, Than Shwe joined the 77th (LID)
576:, joining the ninth intake of the
14:
4707:
4656:Deputy prime ministers of Myanmar
4378:† indicate military officeholders
4029:
3948:Horn, Robert (24 February 2011).
3929:from the original on 30 July 2022
3868:from the original on 30 July 2022
3826:"Soccerleaks: The football files"
3775:from the original on 9 March 2008
3083:Jigmey Bhutia (6 December 2015).
3022:Justin McCurry (4 January 2010).
2282:Aung Lwin Oo (1 September 2005).
1680:"The Generals in Their Labyrinth"
1636:Nyi Nyi, Kyaw (27 October 2021).
1054:
584:Military career and rise to power
4583:Republic of the Union of Myanmar
4489:
4426:
4322:Republic of the Union of Myanmar
4238:
4186:
4047:
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3898:from the original on 16 May 2022
3880:
3850:
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3787:
3755:
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3677:
3647:
3626:from the original on 9 June 2013
3614:"The world's enduring dictators"
3571:
3553:
3537:"UN gains leverage over Myanmar"
3528:
3512:. Foreign Policy. Archived from
3502:
3470:
3444:
3342:
3323:
3307:"Independence Online Newsletter"
3299:
3287:from the original on 3 June 2021
3266:
3240:
3220:
3195:
3184:
3104:Kyaw Phyo Tha (8 October 2016).
2960:Elizabeth Rubin (1 March 2011).
1554:Saw Yan Naing (9 January 2008).
1347:Sa Tun, Aung (26 October 2023).
743:of the Myanmar Armed Forces and
697:On March 1980, Than Shwe became
578:Officers Training School, Bahtoo
454:
429:
411:
388:Officers Training School, Bahtoo
4007:
3794:Cropley, Ed (2 November 2006).
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3097:
3090:International Business Times UK
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2693:Lalit K Jha (6 February 2008).
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1678:Patrick Symmes (28 July 2008).
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704:Burma Socialist Programme Party
4676:Frunze Military Academy alumni
4072:Than Shwe's daughter's wedding
3917:Zaw, Aung (25 December 2008).
2714:Tini Tran (8 September 2010).
2652:Tini Tran (9 September 2010).
2589:Aung Thet Wine (1 June 2010).
2210:Aung, Zaw (28 February 2013).
2022:Bill, Ide (23 November 2011).
2001:Robert, Horn (11 April 2011).
1326:Min Lwin (29 September 2009).
1298:
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884:in the newly built capital of
1:
3275:"Obituary: General Saw Maung"
3273:Wheeler, Ned (28 July 1997).
2939:Lalit K Jha (19 April 2011).
2547:Aung Zaw (25 December 2008).
1595:Aung Zaw (28 February 2014).
1492:Lawi Weng (2 November 2009).
1130:
814:National League for Democracy
3981:"Than Shwe Skirts the Issue"
3979:WAI MOE (17 February 2011).
2817:Wai Moe (3 September 2010).
2735:Wai Moe (14 December 2009).
2568:Wai Moe (20 December 2007).
2231:Wai Moe (18 December 2008).
2171:Wei Yan Aung (10 May 2019).
2110:Yan Pai (21 December 2010).
1859:Alex Williams (4 May 2008).
1818:Anne, Gearan (19 May 2013).
1657:Aung Zaw (9 December 2011).
1450:Aung Zaw (31 October 2007).
1328:"A Rising Four-star General"
1263:Wai Moe (10 February 2011).
852:Yangon International Airport
7:
4671:People from Mandalay Region
4593:position abolished, 2011–21
3763:"Burma's hardline generals"
1777:Lin Thant (20 March 2013).
1471:Lawi Weng (29 March 2010).
1429:Wai Moe (1 February 2011).
1408:Wai Moe (31 January 2011).
10:
4712:
4636:Prime ministers of Myanmar
4433:Prime ministers of Myanmar
2610:Aung Zaw (25 April 2013).
2043:Wai Moe (15 August 2009).
1044:was deemed inappropriate.
1015:Singapore General Hospital
943:Human rights controversies
726:democracy uprising of 1988
719:Deputy Minister of Defence
688:General Staff Officer (G1)
672:General Staff Officer (G2)
588:After graduating from the
38:. There is no family name.
25:
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4631:Heads of state of Myanmar
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4193:Heads of state of Myanmar
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4137:Prime Minister of Myanmar
4134:
4117:
4097:
4089:
4084:
3254:(in French). 4 April 2019
2631:Aung Zaw (5 March 2019).
2485:Min Lwin (15 July 2009).
2069:Union Election Commission
1880:Htet Aung (6 July 2011).
600:in 1955 with the rank of
512:Prime Minister of Myanmar
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4295:Union of Burma / Myanmar
4013:Johnson, Robert (2005).
3659:www.theaustralian.com.au
3352:. Dvb.no. Archived from
2918:Wai Moe (27 July 2010).
2384:Arkar Moe (6 May 2009).
1519:Burma News International
1284:Wai Moe (21 July 2011).
910:In early July 2009, the
822:general election in 1990
639:Promoted to the rank of
545:Early life and education
532:head of the Armed Forces
64:
19:Not to be confused with
4696:Burmese anti-communists
4127:as President of Myanmar
2796:Aung Zaw (March 2010).
797:and the Prime Minister
741:vice-commander in chief
652:Frunze Military Academy
590:Officer Training School
393:Frunze Military Academy
4052:Quotations related to
2981:Yeni (November 2008).
2526:Yeni (November 2010).
2309:The New Indian Express
1947:The New Indian Express
1098:and Chinese President
1083:
960:
855:
802:
664:Irrawaddy Delta region
534:, he was succeeded by
3644:Johnson (2005), p. 67
2029:Voice of America News
1228:Amnesty International
1065:
965:Amnesty International
950:
923:2010 Burmese election
888:, which had replaced
845:
792:
621:Psychological warfare
443:Years of service
54:Agga Maha Thray Sithu
4044:at Wikimedia Commons
3567:on 31 December 2010.
3191:New Internationalist
2515:. 30 September 2007.
1990:. 11 September 2016.
1766:. 11 September 2016.
1724:Southeast Asia Globe
1374:New Internationalist
939:" three days later.
912:UN Secretary-General
795:A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
779:Myanmar Armed Forces
493:Myanmar's government
358:Multiple, including:
4681:Family of Than Shwe
3771:. 12 October 2007.
3516:on 4 September 2014
3049:The Gainesville Sun
2474:. 18 November 2011.
2454:. 14 December 2021.
2373:. 9 September 2010.
2259:. 1 November 2003.
2099:. 16 November 2011.
2071:. 14 September 2015
1825:The Washington Post
1746:. 14 December 2015.
1522:. 19 November 2010.
1377:. 1 September 2005.
1121:Bouasone Bouphavanh
1038:Nay Shwe Thway Aung
930:Vice-Senior General
864:National Convention
785:Style of leadership
769:as the head of the
684:Northern Shan State
627:, conducted by the
348:Nay Shwe Thway Aung
4085:Political offices
3894:. 13 August 2021.
3864:. 24 August 2021.
3717:on 29 January 2013
3587:. 31 August 2010.
3072:. 2 November 2006.
3011:. 13 January 2011.
2844:Eleven Media Group
2332:. 28 January 2011.
1866:The New York Times
1084:
1023:Saffron Revolution
1005:Than Shwe flew to
986:Than Shwe's wife,
969:Saffron Revolution
961:
856:
848:A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
846:India's President
803:
775:commander-in-chief
754:On 23 April 1992,
751:on 18 March 1990.
745:commander-in-chief
699:commanding officer
679:lieutenant colonel
594:Infantry Battalion
518:, and head of the
501:internal conflicts
4646:Age controversies
4618:
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4391:
4153:
4152:
4144:Succeeded by
4130:
4118:Succeeded by
4040:Media related to
4023:978-1-86189-257-7
3892:www.aljazeera.com
3834:. 21 March 2011.
3737:"Than Shwe Watch"
3542:Asia Times Online
3486:. 11 March 2008.
3319:on 9 August 2010.
3252:www.sciencespo.fr
3236:. 26 August 2011.
2887:. 8 October 2009.
2765:. 15 August 2013.
2160:. 13 August 2010.
2067:(Press release).
1807:. 13 August 2021.
1625:. 4 October 2007.
1034:Manchester United
1000:intestinal cancer
982:Health and family
953:Abhisit Vejjajiva
793:Indian President
721:on 27 July 1988.
712:brigadier general
606:company commander
598:platoon commander
495:. Serving as the
488:[θáɰ̃ʃwè]
469:
468:
368:Aye Aye Thin Shwe
79:Than Shwe in 2010
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4661:Burmese generals
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4017:Reaktion Books.
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3991:on 14 March 2012
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3177:The Irrawaddy
3173:
3167:
3159:
3158:
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3113:
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3111:The Irrawaddy
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2880:
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2860:
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2847:. 3 May 2023.
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2096:The Irrawaddy
2092:
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1970:. 3 May 2023.
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1927:The Irrawaddy
1923:
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