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world France 24 En 2026-04-03

Myanmar's Parliament Elects Coup-Led General as Civilian President

Myanmar's pro-army parliament has elected Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as civilian president, marking a significant shift in the country's power dynamics. This move comes after he relinquished his top military post, as required by the constitution. Min Aung Hlaing's election has been dismissed by monitoring groups as a 'civilian window dressing'.

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