Myanmar military chief who led 2021 army takeover takes presidency after criticized election - AP News
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Myanmar's military chief, who led the 2021 army takeover, assumed the presidency after a criticized election.
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Myanmar's military chief, who led the 2021 army takeover, has assumed the presidency following a recently criticized election. This development solidifies the military's grip on power after it ousted the democratically elected government three years prior. The move formalizes the leadership structure established by the military junta, which has faced international condemnation for its actions. The criticized election further entrenches the military's control over the nation's political landscape.
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