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2021 in Myanmar

Explore 4 historical events and records for Myanmar in 2021.

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Historical records for Myanmar in 2021

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February

1 February 2021

Acting President Installed

Swe, Myint · Naypyidaw · Acting President of Myanmar · Government / State Administration Council

Myint Swe is installed as acting president after the coup

1 February 2021

Deposed in Coup

Myint, Win · Naypyidaw · Former President of Myanmar · Government / Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Win Myint is detained as the military seizes power

1 February 2021

Emergency Powers Transferred

Hlaing, Min Aung · Naypyidaw · Chairman of State Administration Council · Government / State Administration Council

Myint Swe transfers executive power to Min Aung Hlaing

August

1 August 2021

Prime Minister Takes Office

Hlaing, Min Aung · Naypyidaw · Prime Minister of Myanmar · Government / State Administration Council

Min Aung Hlaing becomes Prime Minister of the caretaker government

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