Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar’s new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing appoints new Cabinet, military still dominates

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Myanmar’s new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint filed in Indonesia

A criminal case against Myanmar’s newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on April 6 by a group of civil society organisations.

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military Parliament

General Min Aung Hlaing's ascent to the presidency followed a major reshuffle in the leadership of Myanmar's armed forces, which he had led since 2011.

Myanmar Parliament to hold vote to elect president on April 3: House Speaker

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Myanmar’s former spymaster Ye Win Oo rises to become military chief

General Ye Win Oo led the contingent of troops that arrested Nobel Peace Prize winner and the country’s then leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.

Myanmar junta chief elected vice-president, moves a step closer to the presidency

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected a vice-president by the country's Lower House on March 31.

General, coup leader, soon to be president: Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is set to become the country’s president.

Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency

Myanmar's military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, at a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on March 27.

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