Win Myint facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Win Myint
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Win Myint in 2020
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| 10th President of Myanmar | |
| In office 30 March 2018 – 1 February 2021 |
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| State Counsellor | Aung San Suu Kyi |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Htin Kyaw |
| Succeeded by | Min Aung Hlaing |
| 2nd Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw | |
| In office 1 February 2016 – 21 March 2018 |
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| Deputy | T Khun Myat |
| Preceded by | Shwe Mann |
| Succeeded by | T Khun Myat |
| Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw | |
| In office 1 February 2016 – 23 March 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Lei Lei Win Swe |
| Constituency | Tamwe Township |
| In office 2 May 2012 – 29 January 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Than Tun |
| Succeeded by | Wai Hlaing Tun |
| Constituency | Pathein Township |
| Member-elect of Pyithu Hluttaw (1990) | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | Danubyu Township № 1 |
| Majority | 20,388 (56%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1951 Nyaung Chaung Village, Danubyu, Union of Burma |
| Political party | National League for Democracy |
| Spouse | Cho Cho |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Yangon |
Win Myint (born 8 November 1951) is a politician from Myanmar. He was the tenth President of Myanmar from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he was removed from his position due to a change in government. Before becoming president, he was the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a member of parliament in the Pyithu Hluttaw from 2012 to 2018. Many people saw Win Myint as a close supporter of Aung San Suu Kyi, who was the State Counsellor.
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Who is Win Myint?
Early Life and Education
Win Myint was born on November 8, 1951. His birthplace was Nyaung Chaung Village in Danubyu, Myanmar. At that time, it was known as the Union of Burma. His parents were Tun Kyin and Than. He studied at the Rangoon Arts and Science University. He earned a degree in geology, which is the study of Earth's rocks and soil. Win Myint is married to Cho Cho. They have one daughter named Phyu Phyu Thin.
Starting a Political Career
Early Political Steps
After finishing his geology studies, Win Myint became a lawyer. He worked as a senior lawyer in the High Court starting in 1981. Later, he became a lawyer for the Supreme Court of Myanmar. In 1985, he became a High Court advocate.
He was involved in important political events in 1988. During this time, he faced difficulties. In 1990, he participated in the 1990 Myanmar general election. He won a seat for Danubyu Township. However, the election results were later cancelled by the military. So, he was not able to take his seat in parliament.
Returning to Politics
Win Myint returned to politics in 2012. He won a seat in the Pyithu Hluttaw, which is the lower house of parliament. This was for the Pathein area. He also became the secretary for a committee focused on the rule of law.
In the 2015 Myanmar general election, he was elected again. This time, he became a Member of Parliament for Tamwe Township. From 2016 to 2018, he held the important role of Speaker of the House of Representatives of Myanmar.
Becoming President of Myanmar
In 2018, the President of Myanmar, Htin Kyaw, stepped down. Win Myint then resigned from his role as Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw. Many believed this was so he could become a candidate for president. His deputy, T Khun Myat, took over as Speaker.
On March 23, 2018, the Pyithu Hluttaw chose Win Myint as their nominee for Vice-President. This was a step towards him becoming president. He won against another candidate, Thaung Aye, with many more votes. On March 28, 2018, Win Myint was elected as the tenth President of Myanmar. He received 403 votes from the lawmakers.
As president, Win Myint made an important decision on April 17, 2018. He granted amnesty to 8,500 prisoners. This meant they were forgiven for their crimes and released.
A Change in Government
On February 1, 2021, there was a change in government in Myanmar. The military took control. During this time, Win Myint was detained. Other parliament members, including Aung San Suu Kyi, were also detained. Win Myint was removed from his position as president. Vice-President Myint Swe became the acting head of state.
Win Myint later faced legal challenges. These were related to public health rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shared that military officials had asked him to step down from his role. On December 6, 2021, Win Myint received a sentence.
On April 16, 2024, Win Myint was moved to house arrest. This was announced by the military. However, some news sources questioned this announcement. On April 17, 2026, Win Myint was released. This happened after he was granted amnesty during the Thingyan festival.
See also
In Spanish: Win Myint para niños
