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New army chief installed as Myanmar junta leader moves toward presidency
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing hands over command of the military to a close ally as he moves to assume the presidency
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Myanmar dictator ‘nominated’ president in military-stacked parliament
The long-anticipated move seems aimed at consolidating Min Aung Hlaing’s power and ending his regime’s international isolation
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How Myanmar’s junta is consolidating power as its leader prepares to become president
Min Aung Hlaing may soon shed his uniform to become the country’s “civilian” leader, but expect the military to remain firmly under his control
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Myanmar regime dismisses home minister for corruption
The junta claims he was “reshuffled,” but senior military sources say he was sacked for ties to online scam networks
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Myanmar election official escapes ambush near Naypyitaw; several others dead
The incident comes ahead of the second phase of the regime’s carefully stage-managed election, set to take place next Sunday
