Burma Chiefs of State 2001

Burma is governed by a military junta--the State Law and Order Council (SLORC)--that has been in place since a military coup on 18 September 1988. On 15 November 1997 the SLORC changed its name to the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) and made cabinet changes removing most of the former SLORC members. Burmese name elements are not separated.

NOTE: The information regarding Burma on this page is re-published from the 2001 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Burma Gov. Leaders 2001 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Burma Gov. Leaders 2001 should be addressed to the CIA.