Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appointed president after ‘sham’ election

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was appointed president following widely criticized elections on Friday. The military general, who led a coup in 2021 and faces international criminal charges for crimes against humanity, is expected to consolidate power within the military-dominated parliament. Analysts warn that his presidency is unlikely to resolve the ongoing political crisis.

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