Aung Lin Dwe

Aung Lin Dwe (; ; born 31 May 1962) is a Burmese army general. He is one of the most powerful generals in Myanmar (or Burma), as of 2025.

He served as Secretary of the State Administration Council (SAC), after the 2021 coup d'état. That job stopped existing in July 2025. 

As of 2025, he serves as Chief Executive of the National Defence and Security Council and as a member of the State Security and Peace Commission.

His name, Aung Lin Dwe, is a given name. There is no family name (in that name).

 Early life and education 
Aung Lin Dwe was born on 31 May 1962 in Myanmar, and is a graduate of the 25th intake of the Defence Services Academy, which he completed in 1984.

 Military career 
Aung Lin Dwe's military career includes having served as the commander of the Western Command, responsible for Rakhine and Chin States, from 2015 to 2016. He also previously held the post of the Tatmadaw's Judge Advocate General and was the secretary to the Peace Negotiation Committee.

Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Aung Lin Dwe was appointed as the Secretary of the State Administration Council (SAC) on 2 February 2021. He held this role until his retirement from active military service in January 2022, after which he retained his seat on the SAC.

 Personal life 
Aung Lin Dwe is married to Ohn Mar Myint, and they have three children. His children are reported to own businesses, including construction and production companies, which have reportedly won government tenders since the 2021 coup.

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