Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency (opens in new tab)

<p>Min Aung Hlaing stepped down as Myanmar&#8217;s armed forces chief on Monday to seek the presidency, the ​latest step in the generals&#8217; efforts to maintain power behind the facade of a civilian administration, five years after they led a ‌coup against an elected government. The move follows a controversial election held in December and January [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href=" military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency</a> appeared first on <a href="