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Khin Yi
Burmese politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khin Yi (Burmese: ခင်ရီ) is a Burmese politician who served as Minister of Immigration and Population from March 2011 to August 2015 and again from August 2021 to August 2022 as well as[3] Chief of the Myanmar Police Force from April 2002 to March 2011. He has served as Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party in acting capacity from September[4] to October 2022 and official capacity since October 2022 as well as Vice Chairman of the party from December 2019 to his official promotion to the party chairmanship in October 2022.[3] He is widely regarded as a close ally of Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council, the Prime Minister and the Commander-in-chief of Defence Services.[5]
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In this Burmese name, the given name is Khin Yi. There is no family name.
Quick Facts Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party, Vice Chairman ...
Khin Yi | |
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Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party | |
Assumed office 12 September 2022 Acting:12 September 2022 – 5 October 2022 | |
Vice Chairman | Myat Hein |
Preceded by | Than Htay |
Minister of Immigration and Population | |
In office 1 August 2021[1] – 19 August 2022 | |
President | Myint Swe (acting) |
Prime Minister | Min Aung Hlaing |
Preceded by | Myint Kyaing |
Succeeded by | Myint Kyaing |
In office 30 March 2011 – 12 August 2015[2] | |
President | Thein Sein |
Preceded by | Mg Oo |
Succeeded by | Ko Ko |
Chief of the Myanmar Police Force | |
In office 30 April 2002 – 30 March 2011 | |
Preceded by | Soe Win |
Succeeded by | Zaw Win |
Vice Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party | |
In office 31 December 2019 – 5 October 2022 Serving with Myat Hein | |
Chairman | Than Htay |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-12-29) 29 December 1952 (age 71) Myaungmya, Burma |
Nationality | Burmese |
Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
Spouse | Khin May Soe |
Alma mater | Defense Service Acedamy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Myanmar |
Branch/service | Myanmar Army |
Years of service | -2010 |
Rank | ![]() |
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