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Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses

August 20, 2026 admin

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief, General Ye Win Oo (centre L) and Thailand’s Chief of Defence Forces, Ukrit Boontanon (centre R) shake hands after their High-Level Committee Meeting talks at the Chatrium Grand hotel in Bangkok. | Photo Credit: AFP Myanmar’s military chief met Thursday (August 20, 2026) with Thailand’s top general in Bangkok in his first…

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Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar junta chief, elected as Vice-President

March 31, 2026 admin

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected as Vice-President by the country’s parliament on March 31, 2026. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected a Vice-President (V-P) by the lower house on Tuesday (March 31, 2026), parliament officials said, with the coup leader edging closer to becoming the…

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Junta chief takes over as acting President

July 22, 2024 admin

Min Aung Hlaing | Photo Credit: AP Myanmar’s acting President has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing, the junta said on Monday. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military seized power in 2021, deposing the government of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Also Read: Junta under…

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