- Shwe Mann
Thura Shwe Mann ( _my. သူရရွှေမန်; born
11 July 1947 [cite web |url=http://www.altsean.org/Research/SPDC%20Whos%20Who/SPDC/ShweMannhtm.htm |title=Shwe Mann |accessdate=2008-07-02 |publisher=Alternative Asean Network on Burma] ) isJoint Chief of Staff of the Burmese Armed Forces, and third-highest ranking member of theState Peace and Development Council , afterThan Shwe andMaung Aye . He graduated in 1969 from theDefence Services Academy , Maymyo, Intake 11. He was promoted Major in 1988. Shwe Mann earned thehonorific title "Thura" for his bravery in fighting theKaren National Liberation Army in 1989, and continued his studies at the National Defence Institute. He was the Tactical Operations Commander for Light Infantry Division (LID) 66, based in Prome, NorthernBago Division in 1991. Shwe Mann joined the Ministry of Defence in 2001, becoming joint chief-of-staff. In 2003, he was promoted to general.References
*cite news |title=Is Burma looking for a new Army Chief? |url=http://www.irrawaddy.org/aviewer.asp?a=6533&z=104 |work= |publisher= |date=2007-01 |accessdate=2006-12-31
*cite news |title=Shwe Mann: Soon to be Burma's Top Gun? |url=http://www.irrawaddy.org/opinion_story.php?art_id=12996&page=1 |work= |publisher= |date=2008-06 |accessdate=2008-06-27
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