Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 30, 2026 at 07:26 AM

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Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

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Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing, sanctioned by Western countries for leading a coup five years ago, has been nominated for president as parliament convened following general elections. The elections, widely criticized as a sham due to the exclusion of opposition parties and conflict zones, are viewed by the junta as a pathway to peace. With approximately 90% of parliament members loyal to him, Min Aung Hlaing is expected to be chosen as president. To assume the role, he must relinquish command of the armed forces, a move that carries potential risks given internal dissent. He has chosen General Ye Win Oo, known for brutal treatment of dissidents, as his replacement.

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The constitution states that Min Aung Hlaing must give up command of the armed forces if he becomes president.

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Around 90% of the members of Myanmar's new parliament owe their loyalty to Min Aung Hlaing.

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He has been sanctioned by many Western countries for leading a military coup five years ago.

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Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing has been nominated for the presidency.

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The general elections were widely viewed as a sham, with many popular parties banned.

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Western countries ×240% General Ye Win Oo 50% Aung San Suu Kyi 60% Myanmar military ×275% Myanmar ×385% Min Aung Hlaing ×895%

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min aung hlaing 100% myanmar 100% military coup 80% presidency 80% general election 70% junta 60% civil war 60% political crisis 50% armed forces 50% aung san suu kyi 40%