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Opinion Papers
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
Myanmar cleared the way on Monday for coup-leading general Min Aung Hlaing to become president and maintain his rule in civilian garb, with lawmakers nominating him as a vice-presidential candidate and the junta replacing him as military commander.
Myanmar Junta Chief Installs Loyalist Ye Win Oo as Military Commander
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
junta boss Min Aung Hlaing has handed the post to his longtime confidant General Ye Win Oo—a move that cements the 60‑year‑old as the 10th commander of the Myanmar Armed Forces and signals the regime leader’s tightening grip on power.
Myanmar Junta Chief Purges Heir to Military Helm as Presidency Beckons
Source: The Irrawaddy
Beyond the issue of seniority, the spy chief lacks both military leadership experience and a distinguished military record. Instead, he earned Min Aung Hlaing’s trust for his role in gathering intelligence on the resistance movement via torture chambers.
President of Nothing: How Long Can Min Aung Hlaing Rule Without His People’s Consent?
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Moe Zaw Oo
Economic collapse, social fragmentation, escalating armed conflict, and widening ethnic divisions have all emerged from the Min Aung Hlaing regime’s mismanagement and erosion of governance.
The Combat-Dodging General Becomes Myanmar Military’s Deputy Chief
Source: The Irrawaddy
General Kyaw Swar Lin was appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services on Monday by Myanmar junta boss Min Aung Hlaing, who handed his position as military chief to loyalist General Ye Win Oo. In the wake of the shakeup,