Than Shwe: Ruler of Myanmar
Than Shwe said...
"Democracy without discipline can incite mob rule and anarchy. "You say...
17 comments to date. The most recent comments:Nyi Ko Lay from London (June 7, 2010)
His predecessor did not resign he was brutally removed from office and as a consequence lost not only his post but also his life.
He was not particularly hard on the Karens or Shans but it is in his nature to do the hateful and put everybody he encounters in harm's way
Remember there were Ethnic minorities -supported by some unscrupulous western governments- who opposed democratic form of government soon after Burma regained independence from Great Britain They were rebels and not much different from modern terrorists during the democratically elected government of Burma between 1948 and 1962.
Now we have such elements opposing both the government and the peaceloving peoples(including Shans Karens Kachins..) acting like terrorists and the governing junta also contributing to the reign of terror to the people of all races living in Burma. The only way for people of Burma to overcome such awesome hurdles would be through educational opportunities for its citizens and research opportunities for its academicians. No arms struggles . Just education for Shans Kachins Karens Burmese Jingphaws ..It will take time but that is the only longterm solution . The Army people are giving themselves their own degrees from their own institutions they need proper education too..Priorities to the ordinary students and scholars in modern science , modern medical technology and mordern physics related disciplines...not in disciplines that the West deem necessary but in areas such as advanced studies in basic sciences and economics
aungmoesun from thailand (May 22, 2010)
let_me_have_chance_once!_I_will_kill__thanshwe
I_will_eat_every_single_parts_of_him_but_his_dick_for_my_dog!
aung lin from naypyidaw (May 11, 2010)
Than Shwe is a good man for his family and friend.
But Than Shwe very bed for people.
He like money and power.
He don't give power to NLD.
He hate Bogoyoke Aung San.
Aung San is His Pa thew.ok
Shwe Yi from Myanmar (May 2, 2010)
What kind of girl Shwe Man Thu. Don't be shy? huh
I agree with Minn Yel Kyaw Swar.
Peter from America (March 17, 2010)
Than Shwe is the suck president. His face just like a old pig and dirty pig.
What do people think of Than ?
People say: Than Shwe is a total moron. He is a big fat liar and not very sexy.
He is a dirty, crazy and greedy pig.
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Master of Psychological Warfare!
Than Shwe is a Burmese army general who has been the ruler of Burma (Myanmar) since 1992.
Shwe enlisted in the army at age 20 and spent several years in the Psychological Warfare department, fighting Karen rebels. By 1960 he was promoted to the rank of captain and continued a steady climb up the ranks: lieutenant colonel (1972), colonel (1978), Commander of the Military District of South West (1983), Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, brigadier-general and Vice-Minister of Defence in 1985 and then major-general in 1986.
Shwe replaced General Saw Maung on April 23, 1992 when he unexpectedly resigned for health reasons. Shwe became head of state, Secretary of Defence, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
Initially Shwe was seen as a more liberal leader, and he released political prisoners. He also began the process of writing a new constitution. However, as of 2004 the new constitution was still in the committee stage. In the meantime, he has suppressed the free press in Burma and detained journalists who oppose his regime.
Shwe's government is notorious for persecution of Burma's ethnic minorities, specifically the Karen and Shan people. He began a campaign in the north of Burma to repress Muslims, forcing 250,000 people to flee to Bangladesh as refugees.
Than Shwe avoids the press and maintains a low profile. He is seen as an opponent of the democratization of Burma, and has repeatedly arrested Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese peace activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar.
Shwe seems eager to hold on to power at any cost. When he reached the age of 60, the mandatory retirement age, he simply extended it. Many think he would like to remain the head of Burma for the rest of his life.
