Myanmar paves way for junta chief to be civilian president, ruling with ‘iron fist’

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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Myanmar's military junta is paving the way for coup leader General Min Aung Hlaing to become the country's civilian president. Lawmakers nominated him as a vice-presidential candidate on Monday, and he has been replaced as military commander. Min Aung Hlaing has ruled Myanmar since the 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, triggering civil war. The move follows heavily restricted elections in January that were widely criticized and resulted in a victory for pro-military parties. Analysts suggest this transition allows Min Aung Hlaing to maintain power while attempting to legitimize his rule.

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Lower house MP Kyaw Kyaw Htay nominated Min Aung Hlaing for vice-president.

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Min Aung Hlaing ordered a coup toppling the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Min Aung Hlaing has ruled Myanmar since 2021 after a coup.

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Myanmar cleared the way for General Min Aung Hlaing to become president.

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This political manoeuvring signals that Min Aung Hlaing intends to continue ruling the country with an iron fist.

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Kyaw Kyaw Htay 40% Naing Min Khant 50% Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar 60% Aung San Suu Kyi 70% Myanmar ×490% Min Aung Hlaing ×595%

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