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Myanmar Parliament Set to Vote for President April 2026

4/2/2026

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Myanmar Parliament will vote on April 3, 2026, to elect a president, with Min Aung Hlaing (former military chief) as a candidate.
Hlaing stepped down as military commander on March 30, 2026, and was nominated for vice-president with two others.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party controls about 80% of parliamentary seats, indicating the new government will likely favor military interests.

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Myanmar Parliament will vote on April 3, 2026, to elect a president, with Min Aung Hlaing (former military chief) as a candidate.
Hlaing stepped down as military commander on March 30, 2026, and was nominated for vice-president with two others.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party controls about 80% of parliamentary seats, indicating the new government will likely favor military interests.