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Myanmar's Acting President Myint Swe Dies at 74

8/7/2025

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Myint Swe, Myanmar's acting president and former general, passed away at 74 on August 7 due to Parkinson's disease, as confirmed by the National Defense and Security Council. He took office following the 2021 military coup, and now Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is poised to step into his role. A state funeral is forthcoming.

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Myint Swe, Myanmar's acting president and former general, passed away at 74 on August 7 due to Parkinson's disease, as confirmed by the National Defense and Security Council. He took office following the 2021 military coup, and now Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is poised to step into his role. A state funeral is forthcoming.