Myanmar Army Leader Appointed Acting President Amidst State of Emergency
Myanmar's army leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been named acting president, replacing Myint Swe who is currently ailing. This appointment came days before the renewal of the state of emergency originally declared after the military seized power from Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021. Min Aung Hlaing will handle National Defense and Security Council matters in Myint Swe's absence.
Myanmar's army leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been named acting president, replacing Myint Swe who is currently ailing.
This appointment, announced on state-run MRTV television, came days before the renewal of the state of emergency originally declared by the military after seizing power from Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in February 2021.
Min Aung Hlaing received an official letter authorizing him to handle matters related to the National Defense and Security Council in Myint Swe's absence.
Myint Swe, who was suffering from neurological disorders, took over the presidency under controversial circumstances after President Win Myint was arrested during the 2021 military takeover.
The military claims the state of emergency is essential to address instability caused by armed opponents of military rule.
This appointment, announced on state-run MRTV television, came days before the renewal of the state of emergency originally declared by the military after seizing power from Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in February 2021.
Min Aung Hlaing received an official letter authorizing him to handle matters related to the National Defense and Security Council in Myint Swe's absence.
Myint Swe, who was suffering from neurological disorders, took over the presidency under controversial circumstances after President Win Myint was arrested during the 2021 military takeover.
The military claims the state of emergency is essential to address instability caused by armed opponents of military rule.
