Maung Aye

Burmese military officer

Maung Aye - Burmese military officer
Born

December 25th, 1937
87 years ago

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Myanmar

Links & References

Served in the Burmese military and held the position of Deputy Chief of Military Operations. Played a significant role in the military government that took control of Myanmar after the 1988 uprisings. Contributed to establishing military control and was one of the key figures in the military regime during the 1990s. Participated in shaping national policy and defense strategies during his tenure. Retired from active military service but remained influential in the political landscape of Myanmar.

Deputy Chief of Military Operations

Key figure in 1988 military takeover

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