Why Myanmar top general’s exit is window dressing to cement military rule

South China Morning Post Political StrategyAnalysisEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maria SiowApril 1, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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

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In Myanmar, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing resigned from the armed forces, a move seen as paving the way for him to become president. This follows parliament clearing the path for his nomination. He has handed over the role of commander-in-chief to Ye Win Oo. Min Aung Hlaing led the 2021 coup, toppling Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government and dissolving her party, actions that triggered an ongoing civil war. He also oversaw heavily restricted elections in January, resulting in a victory for pro-military parties. Analysts describe these actions as a "constitutional repackaging of continued military rule" due to the military's significant control over parliament.

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Analysts described the move as a “constitutional repackaging of continued military rule”.

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Myanmar’s parliament had cleared the way for his nomination.

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The junta leader dissolved Aung San Suu Kyi's party, triggering an ongoing civil war.

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Ye Win Oo was promoted to army chief.

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Min Aung Hlaing resigned from the armed forces to become president.

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Civil War (Myanmar) 50% Ye Win Oo 60% Myanmar Parliament ×265% Aung San Suu Kyi 70% Armed Forces (Myanmar) ×275% Myanmar ×280% Myanmar Junta ×285% Min Aung Hlaing ×290%

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