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Military Leader Min Aung Hlaing Poised to Win Presidency

3/21/2026

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On March 30, 2026, Myanmar's parliament will begin electing a new president after the military-backed election.
Analysts predict Min Aung Hlaing, the junta leader, will win the presidency, a result that does not signal a democratic shift.
The military and parliament will nominate candidates with a vetting process before voting.
Htin Kyaw Aye, an independent analyst, said Hlaing must resign as Commander-in-Chief to qualify under the 2008 constitution.

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On March 30, 2026, Myanmar's parliament will begin electing a new president after the military-backed election.
Analysts predict Min Aung Hlaing, the junta leader, will win the presidency, a result that does not signal a democratic shift.
The military and parliament will nominate candidates with a vetting process before voting.
Htin Kyaw Aye, an independent analyst, said Hlaing must resign as Commander-in-Chief to qualify under the 2008 constitution.