Myanmar’s Junta Leader Elected President: Min Aung Hlaing Takes Office
Naypyidaw, Myanmar – In a move widely condemned by international observers, Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been appointed president by a pro-military parliament, solidifying the military’s grip on power five years after the 2021 coup. The appointment, confirmed on Friday, April 3, 2026, comes amidst ongoing civil conflict and a deepening humanitarian crisis … Read more