Khin Nyunt was much impressed by Singapore, one of the few countries he has visited.

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Myanmar's future looked bleak long before General Khin Nyunt's removal, observes one Myanmar-watching diplomat.

ECONOMIST: One tough follows another

General Khin Nyunt's successor stands accused by America of direct involvement in that attack.

ECONOMIST: One tough follows another

In Manila on Nov. 29, Khin Nyunt met with Asiaweek to discuss a wide variety of topics.

CNN: 'We Restored Order'

Afterward, Ne Win told Khin Nyunt that corruption had to be rooted out.

CNN: A Man of Some Influence

More importantly, Khin Nyunt, 60, is a member - some say the key member - of Myanmar's ruling military council.

CNN: 'We Restored Order'

"I foresee several hurdles along the way, " Khin Maung Lay, the 81-year-old editor of Golden Fresh Land, told the Associated Press.

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There is talk that Khin Nyunt's own job is on the line as the alleged power struggle with Maung Aye intensifies.

CNN: 'We Restored Order'

His second and most influential wife was the American-educated Khin May Than.

CNN: A Man of Some Influence

Khin Nyunt is known as a workaholic.

CNN: 'We Restored Order'