Min Aung Hlaing

Min Aung Hlaing

military leader Myanmar

Min Aung Hlaing is the current commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces and has been in power since the military coup in February 2021. He has been a key figure in the military's crackdown on dissent and has faced widespread condemnation for human rights abuses, particularly against the Rohingya minority. Recently, he was named in an Argentine court's arrest order for alleged involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people.

Born on Jul 02, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
684,973
Power
16,203$
Sentiment
2.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 5 2.60 0.25% +20% 67,886,011 201,442 $2,700,000 8,012$
France 2 2.50 0.20% +10% 65,273,511 142,745 $2,700,000 5,905$
Jamaica 1 3.00 0.10% +0% 2,961,167 2,991 $15,000 15$
Lithuania 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 2,722,289 2,521 $54,000 50$
Taiwan 1 3.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,263 $670,000 851$
Romania 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 19,237,691 17,177 $250,000 223$
Latvia 1 3.00 0.11% +0% 1,886,198 2,026 $34,000 37$
Bangladesh 1 2.00 0.11% +0% 164,689,383 187,360 $350,000 398$
Thailand 1 5.00 0.14% +0% 69,799,978 98,448 $505,000 712$
Totals 14 418,273,003 684,973 $7,278,000 16,203$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Bangladesh Bangladesh: Min Aung Hlaing may one day lie in a military graveyard, but his grave will remain a monument of hatred when tyranny ends. 2

Prothom Alo: মিয়ানমারে স্বৈরাচারদের পতন হয় না কেন

Latvia Latvia: Min Aung Hlaing is the leader of the junta who visited a polling station in civilian clothes. 3

Diena: Mjanmā vēlēšanās uzvarējusi armijas atbalstītā partija / Diena

France France: Min Aung Hlaing is the leader of the junta that has been in power since the coup in 2021. 3

Le Monde: Birmanie : la junte revendique la victoire aux législatives, un scrutin dénoncé par l’ONU

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gen Min Aung Hlaing is expected to be chosen as the new president after the elections. 3

BBC: Party backed by generals set for landslide in 'sham' Myanmar election

France France: Min Aung Hlaing is the head of the junta who has not ruled out running for the presidency after the newly elected parliament convenes. 2

Le Monde: Birmanie : dernier tour des élections législatives pour sceller la victoire du parti aligné sur la junte

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has defended the vote as 'free and fair', presenting it as a return to democracy and stability. 3

The Guardian: Myanmar election enters final stage amid airstrikes and exclusions | Myanmar