The State Peace and Development Council is the official name of the military regime of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). It seized power by force instead of honouring the free and fair election of 1990 which resulted in overwhelming support for the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD).

The regime has been accused of brutal persecutions of minority ethnic groups, opposition groups, students and human-rights activists. It has also brought a level of stability in the country through this authoritarian rule.

In 1997, Burma's ruling military junta announced it was changing its name from the "State Law and Order Restoration Council" (SLORC) to the "State Peace and Development Council" (SPDC). The SPDC consists of the commanders of the service branches and of the regional military commands. The nineteen members of the junta probably wield a great deal more power than the cabinet ministers. Some members of the junta also hold cabinet portfolios. By most accounts, regional commanders enjoy a great deal of autonomy in their respective areas.

Leaders of SPDC

• Chairman, Senior-General Than Shwe
• Vice-Chairman, General Maung Aye

Members

• General Thura Shwe Mann
• General Soe Win
• Lieutenant-General Thein Sein
• Lieutenant-General Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo
• Lieutenant-General Kyaw Win
• Lieutenant-General Tin Aye
• Lieutenant-General Ye Myint
• Lieutenant-General Aung Htwe
• Lieutenant-General Khin Maung Than
• Lieutenant-General Maung Bo

External links

• Official Page of SPDC
• Another Official Page of SPDC
• Members of State Peace and Development Council (SPDC)

Government of Myanmar

国家平和発展評議会 | State Peace and Development Council | Hội đồng Hòa bình và Phát triển Liên bang