Myanmar’s military-backed authorities convened the first session of the lower house of parliament on Monday, marking the first time the legislature has met since the ouster of the elected civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021.
The Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives) assembled Monday morning at the parliament complex in Naypyitaw, following controversial elections organised by the junta earlier this year.
The session was temporarily chaired by Nanda Kyaw Swa, who announced that all 373 elected lawmakers were present, allowing the session to proceed.
Members of parliament then took their oaths of office and signed official pledges before beginning parliamentary proceedings.
Lawmakers subsequently elected Khin Yi, a representative from Naypyitaw’s Zeyathiri constituency, as Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, while Maung Maung Ohn, a former major general, was chosen as Deputy Speaker.
Khin Yi previously served as chief of the Myanmar Police Force during the. . .
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