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

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by 2 MIN READApril 3, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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

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Myanmar's parliament elected General Min Aung Hlaing as the country's new president on Friday. Min Aung Hlaing led the military coup in 2021 that ousted the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi. He has maintained control of the country for the past five years. The election of Min Aung Hlaing as president ensures the military will remain in power in Myanmar. The event took place in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

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Min Aung Hlaing ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in 2021.

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Myanmar’s parliament elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country’s new president.

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Min Aung Hlaing has kept an iron grip on power for the past five years.

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Aung Lin Dwe 30% Armed Forces Day 40% Union parliament ×350% Myanmar's military council 60% Naypyitaw ×660% Aung San Suu Kyi 70% Myanmar's parliament ×280% Min Aung Hlaing ×390% Myanmar ×8100%

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