State Administration Council
The State Administration Council was a military junta that governed Myanmar from 2021 to 2025, established by Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing following the February 2021 coup d'état and the declaration of a state of emergency by the National Defence and Security Council. Under the constitution, the Commander-in-Chief holds absolute legislative, executive, and judicial power during a state of emergency. Min Aung Hlaing delegated his legislative power to the SAC, which he chaired. It has formed a provisional administration, also led by Min Aung Hlaing as Prime Minister of Myanmar. It was dissolved with the conclusion of the state of emergency at the end of July 2025, though Min Aung Hlaing's military dictatorship continued through his role on the NDSC, with all powers of the State Administration Council being taken up directly by that body.
The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw has designated the SAC as a "terrorist group", and SAC's legitimacy is contested by the competing National Unity Government of Myanmar.
History
Formation
The State Administration Council was formed by Min Aung Hlaing on 2 February 2021 with 11 members in the aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar military coup d'état. On 3 February, five civilian members were added to the council. On 17 March, a civilian joined the council. On 30 March, a military officer and a civilian joined the council. As of late August, in total, the council comprises nine military officers and ten civilians.In the leadup to and in the aftermath of the coup d'état, the military had made overtures to political parties allied with the Union Solidarity and Development Party, the military proxy party. On 14 August 2020, 34 pro-military parties including USDP had met with Min Aung Hlaing to seek assurances from the military to intervene in the event of electoral integrity issues during the upcoming 2020 Myanmar general election. Min Aung Hlaing's remarks during the meeting raised concerns that the military had threatened to stage a coup.
As of late August 2021, ten civilian members of the SAC include eight party's politicians, Sai Lone Saing and Shwe Kyein of the USDP, Mahn Nyein Maung of the Kayin People's Party, Thein Nyunt of the New National Democracy Party, Khin Maung Swe of the National Democratic Force, Aye Nu Sein of the Arakan National Party, Banyar Aung Moe of the Mon Unity Party and Saw Daniel, formerly of the Kayah State Democratic Party. Khin Maung Swe and Thein Nyunt had co-founded NDF, a National League for Democracy splinter group, while Mahn Nyein Maung was a former leader of the Karen National Union.
Several organisations have distanced themselves from civilian members of the SAC. Following Mahn Nyein Maung's appointment, the KNU distanced itself from him, and reiterated its opposition to the military coup. On 4 February, KySDP announced it had dismissed Saw Daniel from the party for accepting the appointment, and called for the Burmese military to honor the 2020 election results.
On 5 February, SAC formed a press team led by Major General Zaw Min Tun and deputy Thet Swe.
Sanctions
On 11 February, the United States government imposed sanctions on six military officers of the SAC, namely Min Aung Hlaing, Soe Win, Mya Tun Oo, Tin Aung San, Aung Lin Dwe, and Ye Win Oo. On the same day, Soe Htut, who later became a member of the SAC, was also sanctioned. On 22 February, the United States government imposed sanctions on two military officers, Maung Maung Kyaw and Moe Myint Tun. On 17 May and 2 July, the U.S. government imposed sanctions on four and three civilian members of the SAC, respectively. On 17 May, the United States government designated the SAC as an object to sanctions.As of late August 2021, of all SAC members, only three civilians, Jeng Phang Naw Taung, Moung Har and Shwe Kyein, have not been sanctioned by the United States government.
Government reshuffle
SAC has terminated numerous civil servants across multiple government bodies, including the Supreme Court, union-level ministries, the Naypyidaw Council, and Union Civil Service Board. It has quickly appointed replacements, including union ministers, mayors, agency executives, members of the Central Bank of Myanmar, Union Civil Service Board, judges, and Supreme Court justices. On 8 February, SAC appointed a new Constitutional Tribunal.On 11 February, SAC formed State and Region Administration Councils and their leaders for Myanmar's 14 states and regions. It also appointed military officers to run Self-Administered Zone Councils for the country's autonomous zones.
2 August reshuffle
- Under Order No 57/2023, the State Administration Council was reformed with 18 members.
- Under Order No 55/2023, U Maung Ko and Dr Aung Kyaw Min were retired from their duty assignment as SAC members.
- Under Order No 56/2023, Dr Kyaw Tun is transferred and assigned as a member of the SAC's Central Advisory Body.
- Under Order No 58/2023, Union Chief Justice U Htun Htun Oo is retired from duty assignment.
- Under Order No 59/2023, Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture U Ko Ko, Union Minister for Electric Power U Thaung Han, Union Auditor-General U Tin Oo, Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Dr Htay Aung and Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Chairman U Hla Myint were retired from their duty assignment.
- Under Order No 60/2023, Union Minister of Energy U Myo Myint Oo and Union Minister for Labour Dr Pwint San were retired from their duty assignment.
Resistance and protests
On 10 February, the SAC conducted late-night raids to arrest senior civilian politicians and election officials throughout the country, in an attempt to neutralize the NLD. High-profile arrests include the detentions of the Chief Ministers of Tanintharyi Region, Shan, Chin, Kachin, Karen and Rakhine State's, as well as dozens of township- and district-level election officials.
On 11 February, SAC remitted the sentences of 23,314 prisoners. Among those released were supporters of the assassin who killed Ko Ni, the NLD's legal advisor. The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners expressed serious concern that the amnesty was intended to clear prison space in order to detain political prisoners. A recent spate of crimes, including arson, has coincided with the timing of the amnesty.
On 14 February, SAC amended existing privacy protection laws, which effectively enables the Commander-in-Chief to temporarily restrict or suspend the fundamental rights of citizens, including warrantless arrests and searches, until power is transferred to a newly elected government. SAC also enacted Law 3/2021, which requires all residents to register overnight guests outside of their official household with their respective township or ward administrators. The military era law had previously been repealed by the NLD-led government.
On 12 February, the Ministry of Information sent directives to the Myanmar Press Council, a media-adjudication and media-dispute settling body, that the media must report ethically and avoid instigating public unrest but the gradual resignation of twenty three out of twenty six members following the military coup has made it subjected to the cessation of functions. More distinctively, the directives say that the words "regime or junta" cannot be used for the State Administrative Council. Ten days after the directions of the Ministry of Information to the Press Council, Min Aung Hlaing, the military coup leader, threatened publications in Myanmar would lose their publishing licenses for the usage of the military regime or junta. Most local media said terms like "military council, junta or regime" will still be used in their reporting.
On 1 March, the CRPH designated the SAC as a "terrorist group".
Formation of caretaker government
On 1 August, SAC was re-formed as a caretaker government and Min Aung Hlaing appointed himself as Prime Minister of that government. The same day, Min Aung Hlaing announced that the country's state of emergency had been extended by an additional 2 years, until elections were held. On 31 July 2023, the state of emergency was extended another six months for the fourth time, starting from 1 August.Conscription
On 10 February 2024, the State Administration Council activated conscription under the 2010 SPDC People's Military Service Law in response to anti-junta ethnic militias and pro-democracy rebels capturing massive swathes of territory.''See more at: Provisional Government of Myanmar''
National Security and Peace Commission
On 31 July 2025, Min Aung Hlaing ended the state of emergency. The National Security and Peace Commission and Union Government formed, with its members appointed by Min Aung Hlaing himself. Junta propaganda hailed this change as a step towards multi-party democracy.Members
Current members
On 31 January 2025, the State Administration Council reconstituted itself with Order No. 7/2025, along with the reshuffle of cabinet member.The council's members are as of 31 January 2025.
| Name | Position | |
| 1 | Senior General Min Aung Hlaing | Chairman |
| 2 | Vice-Senior General Soe Win | Vice Chairman |
| 3 | General Aung Lin Dwe | Secretary |
| 4 | General Ye Win Oo | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | General Mya Tun oo | Member |
| 6 | Admiral Tin Aung San | Member |
| 7 | General Maung Maung Aye | Member |
| 8 | General Nyo Saw | Member |
| 9 | Lt-Gen Yar Pyae | Member |
| 10 | U Wunna Maung Lwin | Member |
| 11 | Daw Dwe Bu | Member |
| 12 | Porel Aung Thein | Member |
| 13 | Mahn Nyein Maung | Member |
| 14 | Dr Hmuh Thang | Member |
| 15 | Dr Ba Swe | Member |
| 16 | Khun San Lwin | Member |