Myanmar’s Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing Elected President

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: April 06 2026

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Myanmar’s parliament elected Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as President with 429 out of 584 votes.
This follows the 2021 military coup and consolidates his hold over power.
He stepped down as military chief; the post has been given to his loyalist Gen. Ye Win Oo.
Elections held under military supervision were widely criticised as unfair, with major opposition parties barred or boycotting.
The move formalises continued military dominance rather than genuine democratic transition.
Ongoing conflicts with ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces persist.