Aung Lin Dwe

Min Aung Hlaing is a senior general who led the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. He has maintained a firm grip on power for the past five years. He is newsworthy because he was recently elected president of Myanmar by the country's pro-military parliament, formalizing his control over the nation. This election, held in 2024, saw him secure 429 out of 584 votes cast by Members of Parliament. This development is significant as it solidifies the military's authority in Myanmar, despite ongoing conflict and international condemnation of the coup. His election as president reinforces the military's dominance and diminishes prospects for a return to civilian rule in the near future.