Myanmar's Military Leader Poised to Assume Presidency Following Coup

Yangon. The military leader who seized power in Myanmar through a coup on February 1, 2021, is preparing to formally become president. After the coup, Min Aung Hlaing had promised to hold elections and restore civilian rule within one year. However, that process took five years to complete.Newly elected lawmakers are expected to select him as president today. According to the constitution, he has already resigned from his position as army chief to become president. However, analysts suggest this 'civilian rule' will be in name only. Most members of parliament are his supporters. The military is automatically guaranteed one-quarter of...