Fact
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Position:
SPDC Minister of Labour and Minister of Relations. Retired Major General
Date of Birth: ?
Birthplace: ?
Ethnicity and Religion:
Burman, Buddhist
Education:
Officer’s Training School (25th Batch) in 1960; dropped out of Yankin College (late 1950s)
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Background
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Aung Kyi's appointment to act as liason officer with Aung San Suu Kyi on 8 October 2007 reflects his reputation as a reasonable problem solver, with a proven track record of diplomacy in dealing with UN agencies. He is said to be more accessible and have a better understanding of the workings of the outside world than other generals. Aung Kyi is notable for his role in defusing tensions with the International Labour Organization over the issue of forced labour, when the Geneva-based body threatened to refer the situation to the International Court of Justice. In March 2007, he brokered a deal with the ILO to establish a new system of reporting of complaints of forced labour. In 2006, as Deputy Ministry of Immigration and Population he negotiated with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) over Rohingya refugee issues and helped ease border tensions with Thailand by creating a joint committee to resolve disputes.
As liaison officer in charge of negotiations with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Aung Kyi is the highest ranking official in 19 years to negotiate with the opposition leader. Aung Kyi is also a member of the junta’s Committee for Prevention of Military Recruitment of Under-age Children. |
Career Data
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| 2007 |
Minster of Labour, Minster of Relations |
| November 2006 |
Deputy Labour Minister |
| May 2006 |
Deputy Minister of Immigration and Population |
| Unknown |
Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces Training |
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Immigration department |
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Principal of a military training school |
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