Commander-In-Chief Of Myanmar Army

Myanmar junta chief in line for presidency

Min Aung Hlaing steps down as army chief and moves towards Myanmar presidency

BANGKOK – Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing stepped down as commander-in-chief of the armed forces on Monday, March 30, 2026, in a move widely seen as paving the way for him to become the country’s next president following the first election held since the 2021 military takeover.

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Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency

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Myanmar junta chief steps down, likely to become president

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Myanmar junta chief in line for presidency as military seeks to maintain power

Min Aung Hlaing had been military chief for 15 years

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Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down to pursue presidency

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What to know as military-led Myanmar transitions back to an elected government

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Myanmar dictator ‘nominated’ president in military-stacked parliament

The long-anticipated move is aimed at consolidating Min Aung Hlaing’s power and ending his regime’s international isolation

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Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president

A heavily restricted election enables coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to extend his rule beyond the military structure.

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Myanmar Junta Chief Installs Loyalist Ye Win Oo as Military Commander

Analysts say the unconventional appointment ensures real power remains with Min Aung Hlaing despite the formal handover of military command.

Myanmar military signals leadership change ahead of presidential vote

Myanmar's military leadership is set for a reshuffle following an annual armed forces parade on Friday, state media reported, in a rare public signalling of transition by the

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Myanmar junta chief holds talk with Thai defence forces chief on regional and border stability

YANGON: Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Royal Thai Defence Forces Chief General Ukris Boontanondha met at Zeyathiri Beikman in Naypyitaw on the morning of March 18 to discuss regional stability and border security issues.

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Thai Army Chief Meets Myanmar Junta Leaders Amid Intense US Focus on Scam Centers

Just as Gen. Ukris Boontanondha met a full complement of Myanmar’s military leadership, the FBI pledged to put a final stop to scam compounds operating on the Thai-Myanmar border.