General Maung Aye was a prominent military figure in Myanmar (formerly Burma). Born on December 25, 1937, he became a high-ranking general in the Myanmar Army and served as the Vice Senior General, which made him the second-highest-ranking official in the military hierarchy. He was also the Deputy Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the military junta that ruled Myanmar from 1988 to 2011.

General Maung Aye played a significant role in Myanmar’s military government, which was known for its authoritarian rule and repression of democratic movements. He was involved in the military’s crackdown on pro-democracy protests and the suppression of ethnic insurgencies. He retired from his position in 2011, following the dissolution of the SPDC and the transition to a quasi-civilian government led by former general Thein Sein. After his retirement, General Maung Aye largely stayed out of the public eye.

He passed away on July 2, 2022. His role in Myanmar’s military-led government made him a controversial figure, particularly among advocates for democracy and human rights.