Min Aung Hlaing

Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar military commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, attends a military exercise at Ayeyarwaddy delta region in Myanmar, February 3, 2018. REUTERS/Lynn Bo Bo/Pool/File Photo

Ambitious but cornered, Myanmar army chief took full power

The army acted in the name of alleged election malpractices - which the electoral commission had denied - and said it would hold a fair ballot when conditions were right and hand over to the winner

A Myanmar soldier looks on as he stands inside city hall after soldiers occupied the building, in Yangon, Myanmar February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Japan defence official warns Myanmar coup could increase China's influence in region

Myanmar's powerful military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Photo/Courtesy

Myanmar coup: Who is army Chief Min Aung Hlaing?

U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Situation in Myanmar Yanghee Lee speaks during a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 18, 2019. REUTERS

US sanctions on Myanmar military leaders inadequate, UN investigator says