Ye Aung
Burmese soldier
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Ye Aung (Burmese: ရဲအောင်; born 8 June 1960) is a Burmese military officer who served as Minister for Border Affairs of Myanmar from 2018 to 2021 and sits on the National Defence and Security Council.
SpouseKhaing May Kyu
ChildrenThu Sit Aung
Thu Yan Nyein
Thu Yan Nyein
Ye Aung | |
|---|---|
ရဲအောင် | |
| Minister for Border Affairs | |
| Assumed office 30 March 2016 - 1 February 2021 | |
| President | Htin Kyaw Myint Swe (acting) Win Myint |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1960 (age 65) |
| Spouse | Khaing May Kyu |
| Children | Thu Sit Aung Thu Yan Nyein |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Early life and education
Ye Aung was born on 8 June 1960 in Chauk, Magwe Division, Burma (now Myanmar) to Ba Saw and Khin Kyi.[1][2]
Career
Ye Aung graduated from the 23rd intake of the Defence Services Academy with a Bachelor's and master's degree in defence.[2][3] He previously served as a military judicial advocate,[3] and holds the rank of Lieutenant General[4]
Personal life
He married Khaing May Kyu, and has two sons, Thu Sit Aung and Thu Yan Nyein.[2]