Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Elected President
The vote cements military control as analysts say Min Aung Hlaing seeks civilian legitimacy while preserving army power after a disputed election.
- Min Aung Hlaing led the 2021 coup that ousted Myanmar's elected government and was elected president by a pro-military parliament on April 3 after a disputed election.
- He remains under suspicion for serious international crimes associated with actions in the Rohingya conflict and has an outstanding International Criminal Court arrest warrant application related to crimes against humanity.
- The December-January election that led to his presidency was widely considered fraudulent and occurred amid ongoing conflict and human rights abuses in Myanmar.
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PH to continue engagements with Myanmar after electing military leader as president
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue its engagements with Myanmar following the election of military leader Min Aung Hlaing as president, Malacañang said."The Philippines will continue to engage relevant authorities and stakeholders in Myanmar through Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, in her capacity as Special Envoy of the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Chair[man] to Myanmar, as well as through our res…
A few years after overthrowing the democratic government, the head of Burmese junta Min Aung Hlaing became president. ...
PH remains committed to Myanmar peace efforts
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Friday urged “renewed momentum” in achieving the cessation of violence in Myanmar following the election of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president. In a statement, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the country is taking note of recent political developments in Myanmar. READ: Myanmar junta chief elected as president: AFP tally She added that the Philippines, through Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Th…
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