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Myanmar's former spymaster Ye Win Oo rises to become military chief
The move positions a loyalist intelligence chief to preserve Min Aung Hlaing’s influence as the military shifts toward a civilian-front presidency.
- On Monday, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing handed command of the armed forces to General Ye Win Oo in Naypyitaw, stepping down to seek the presidency.
- This strategic appointment preserves Min Aung Hlaing's influence over the military through a trusted loyalist while he transitions to civilian office.
- Ye Win Oo, the first intelligence chief to lead the military, secured the role due to his close loyalty to Min Aung Hlaing and notably led the 2021 troop contingent that arrested Aung San Suu Kyi.
- Lawmakers nominated Min Aung Hlaing for vice-president during a parliamentary session, though international observers derided the recent elections as a "sham" designed to secure military rule behind civilian facade.
- Analysts expect Ye Win Oo to remain compliant to Min Aung Hlaing for at least two years as the ongoing civil war has killed nearly 93,000 people and displaced more than 3.6 million.
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