U Nu

Nu, U (1907– ), Burmese political leader, prime minister (1948–56,1957–58, and 1960–62). A founder of the Anti-Fascist People's League after World War II, he was the first prime minister of independent Burma. Twice ousted by army coups, he left Burma in 1969 but continued to support minority rebel groups against the government until 1973. He returned from exile in 1980.

See also: Burma.