1962 Burmese coup d'état
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The 1962 Burmese coup d'état[lower-alpha 1] marked the beginning of one-party rule in Burma (Myanmar) and the political dominance of the military in Burmese politics.[1] In the 2 March 1962 coup, the military replaced the civilian AFPFL-government headed by Prime Minister U Nu, along with the Union Revolutionary Council Chaired by General Ne Win.[2]
1962 Burmese coup d'état | |||||||
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Part of the internal conflict in Burma (Myanmar) and the Cold War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Win Maung (President of Burma) U Nu (Prime Minister of Burma) |
Ne Win (Chief of Staff of the Tatmadaw) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1–2 killed |
In the first 12 years following the coup, the country was ruled under martial law, and saw a significant expansion in the military's role in the national economy, politics, and state bureaucracy.[3] Following the constitution of 1974, the Revolutionary Council handed over the power to the elected government, consisting of a single-party, the Burma Socialist Programme Party, which had been founded by the council in 1962. The elected government remained hybrid between civilian and military, until 18 September 1988,[1] when the military again took over as the State Law and Order Restoration Council (then renamed the State Peace and Development Council) following the nationwide 8888 Uprising and virtual breakdown of the socialist regime.[4] The military junta retained power for 23 years until 2011, when it was transferred to the Union Solidarity and Development Party.[1]