Source: Al Jazeera [Qatari state media]
“Myint Swe, who has served as Myanmar’s military-backed president, has died aged 74 after a long medical leave, according to state media. The news of his death was announced on Thursday in a statement from the government. … A former general, Myint Swe became president of Myanmar in 2021 when the military overthrew the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Before the military takeover, he held several senior leadership posts, including the post of first vice president during a period of semi-democratic rule that ended in 2021. The coup handed power to Min Aung Hlaing, the commander-in-chief of Myanmar’s military, with Myint Swe serving as a figurehead leader carrying out ceremonial duties.” (08/07/25)
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/7/figurehead-president-of-military-ruled-myanmar-dies-aged-74