Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president of Myanmar

Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been inaugurated as the new president, formalizing his power five years after his military takeover. In his address, he claimed Myanmar is on the path to democracy but acknowledged ongoing challenges. His election, widely criticized as illegitimate, followed a parliamentary vote in which the military-backed party secured over 80% of the seats. The country remains in turmoil amidst a civil war, with over 96,000 casualties and millions displaced since the coup.

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