Myanmar junta chief elected president by pro-military mps

Naypyidaw, April 4 -- Myanmar's pro-military lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday, with the ex-armed forces commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years ago. The coup-leading general ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, triggering a civil war. Parliament speaker Aung Lin Dwe announced Min Aung Hlaing was elected president, chosen by military-aligned MPs installed in a recent election.P15

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