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Myanmar military chief becomes president after drone attacks

8/12/2026

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Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of Myanmar’s military, intensified aerial attacks with paramotors, gyrocopters and drones against homes, schools and hospitals before the Dec 2025-Jan 2026 election.
Investigators documented detention, torture and sexual violence in military facilities, linking the abuses to the 2025 Election Protection Law.
After the military-backed party won the election, Hlaing became president in April 2026.

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Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of Myanmar’s military, intensified aerial attacks with paramotors, gyrocopters and drones against homes, schools and hospitals before the Dec 2025-Jan 2026 election.
Investigators documented detention, torture and sexual violence in military facilities, linking the abuses to the 2025 Election Protection Law.
After the military-backed party won the election, Hlaing became president in April 2026.