Mike Hoare vs Myint Swe

Hoare was hired by the Congolese government to command 5 Commando, a unit of white mercenaries. His mission was to suppress the Simba rebellion, which he did with brutal efficiency, earning the nickname 'Mad Mike'.

Hoare's 5 Commando participated in Operation Dragon Rouge, a joint Belgian-US mission to rescue hostages held by Simba rebels in Stanleyville. The operation successfully freed hundreds of hostages but resulted in many rebel casualties.

Hoare led a group of mercenaries in an attempt to overthrow the government of the Seychelles. The coup failed when the mercenaries were discovered at the airport, leading to a shootout and their eventual capture or escape.

After the failed Seychelles coup, Hoare and his men hijacked an Air India plane to escape. He was arrested in South Africa, tried for hijacking, and sentenced to prison, though he was released after a few years.

Myint Swe was appointed as First Vice President of Myanmar under President Htin Kyaw, representing the military's interests. His appointment was part of the power-sharing arrangement following the 2015 elections that brought the NLD to power.

Following the February 1 military coup that detained elected leaders, Myint Swe was appointed acting president by the military. He delegated his powers to coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, legitimizing the junta's takeover and triggering widespread civil disobedience.

As acting president, Myint Swe declared a one-year state of emergency, granting the military full legislative, executive, and judicial powers. This declaration suspended the constitution and enabled the junta to suppress pro-democracy protests violently.