Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete April 3, 2026 at 12:14 AM

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

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Myanmar's coup leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, is set to become the country's president, fulfilling a promise made after the February 2021 coup. A newly-elected parliament, dominated by military loyalists and the military-backed USDP party, will select him for the post. This transition follows Min Aung Hlaing's resignation as armed forces commander, a constitutional requirement for the presidency. Despite the change, the military is expected to maintain significant control over the government, with a military ally replacing Min Aung Hlaing as head of the armed forces and a new council holding ultimate authority. The move comes after five years of civil war and repression following the coup, which has led to widespread suffering and a loss of hope for many.

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They beat me on my back with an iron rod...sexually assaulted me.

quote — Kyaw Win100% confidence

The newly-elected parliament will choose Min Aung Hlaing to be the next president.

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Min Aung Hlaing promised to hold elections and return to civilian rule within a year of the coup.

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Min Aung Hlaing launched a coup against the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on 1 February 2021.

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The military regime has ceded control of huge areas.

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Nay Pyi Taw 40% Yangon 40% Kyaw Win ×250% USDP 60% General Ye Win Oo 60% Aung San Suu Kyi 70% Myanmar ×590% Min Aung Hlaing ×7100%

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min aung hlaing 100% myanmar 100% coup 90% president 90% civil war 80% military rule 80% election 70% armed forces 60% political repression 50% aung san suu kyi 40%