US EditionMyanmar’s Acting President Myint Swe Dies After a Long Illness
MYANMAR, AUG 6 – Myint Swe’s death ends a period of military-backed rule marked by over 29,500 arrests and 7,000 deaths since the 2021 coup, data from the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners shows.
- Myint Swe, who assumed the role of Myanmar’s acting president on February 1, 2021, passed away at a military medical facility in Naypyitaw on August 7, 2025, at the age of 74.
- He became president after the military took control from the civilian administration led by Aung San Suu Kyi, whose detention along with former President Win Myint raised concerns about the move’s legal validity.
- Myint Swe had an extensive career in both the military and politics, serving as Yangon’s chief minister and leading the country’s top security council as acting president. He was known for approving orders that prolonged the state of emergency during military rule.
- State media reported he suffered neurological disorders and was in critical care since July 24, 2025, and his funeral will be held at the state level though the date remains undisclosed.
- Myanmar remains in turmoil with ongoing military operations and civilian deaths, including 65 killed by junta gunfire between January and August 2025, reflecting continued instability after the 2021 coup.
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