Junta chief moves to assume civilian presidency in Myanmar
Min Aung Hlaing was nominated as a vice-presidential candidate and replaced as military commander, positioning him to assume the presidency while shedding his military role.
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated as a vice-presidential candidate and replaced as military commander on Monday. The maneuver paves the way for the coup leader to become president and continue his rule under a civilian title.