Myanmar’s coup leader elected president by pro-military parliament

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Myanmar's coup leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was elected president by a pro-military parliament on Friday. This move formalizes his political power following a contested election and aims to consolidate his authority and seek international legitimacy amidst ongoing civil war.

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Min Aung Hlaing wins 429 out of the 584 votes cast by MPs to become the ⁠country's president.

Myanmar’s coup leader elected president by pro-military parliament

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