Myanmar dictator ‘nominated’ president in military-stacked parliament

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Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, was nominated for president by a military-dominated parliament in Naypyitaw on Monday. This move solidifies his control under a civilian facade, following a military-drafted constitution and a process excluding opposition parties.

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The long-anticipated move seems aimed at consolidating Min Aung Hlaing’s power and ending his regime’s international isolation.

Myanmar dictator ‘nominated’ president in military-stacked parliament

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