Summary
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the coup leader in Myanmar, has been sworn in as the country's president. This comes after a military-backed election, following the seizure of power from an elected government in 2021 that led to civil conflict.
Key Facts
- Min Aung Hlaing became the president five years after leading a coup in Myanmar.
- He was elected by a military-dominated parliament, which critics say was unfair.
- The 69-year-old took power in 2021, leading to violence and protests.
- Aung San Suu Kyi, the previous leader, was arrested during the coup.
- Myanmar faced a civil disobedience movement and anti-coup protests.
- The military used strong force against opposition groups.
- Myanmar was suspended from ASEAN, a group of Southeast Asian countries.
- Over 96,000 people have died, and 3.6 million have been displaced since the coup.
