Min Aung Hlaing, who has led Myanmar since a coup in 2021, is set to further solidify his grip on power following his nomination for the position of vice-president by Kyaw Kyaw Htay, a member of his ruling party. The nomination, made public during a Monday session broadcasted by state-run media, comes amidst heavy restrictions on political dissent and following a series of controversial elections characterized by widespread criticisms and claims of illegitimacy. The political landscape in Myanmar has undergone a dramatic transformation since Min Aung Hlaing's coup where he ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi and her... [Continue Reading]