Who is in power in Myanmar?

President of Myanmar

Is Myanmar a UN member?

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a member of the UN since 19th April 1948. A firm believer in multilateralism, Myanmar upholds the UN Charter and the principles of International Law. Myanmar supports the UN’s leadership in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

When did Burma become a military dictatorship?

The first military rule began in 1958 and direct military rule started when Ne Win captured power through a coup d’état in 1962. Burma became a military dictatorship under the Burma Socialist Programme Party that lasted for 26 years, under the claim to save the country from disintegration.

What led to the rise of military rule in Myanmar?

The coup on 2 March 1962 led to the end of democratic form of government and the beginning of direct military rule in Myanmar up to 1974. During the period of military rule under General Ne Win, the country was shaped into one-party socialist state under the army led party called as Burma Socialist Programme Party (BSPP) till 1988.

Who is the current president of Myanmar?

Parliament elected U Win Myint as president in March 2018, replacing U Htin Kyaw, who resigned, reportedly because of ill health. The role of president has been largely ceremonial since the end of military rule in 2016, with Aung San Suu Kyi effectively leading the government in the role of State Counsellor.

Is Myanmar still a pariah state?

Myanmar, also known as Burma, was long considered a pariah state while under the rule of an oppressive military junta from 1962 to 2011.