Min Aung Hlaing

On 3rd April 2026, Min Aung Hlaing was elected as the President of Myanmar through a parliamentary vote, formalising his hold on power five years after the 2021 military coup.

He led the 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering nationwide protests and armed resistance.
The presidential transition follows a widely criticised election won by the army-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party.
Parliament, dominated by military-backed representatives, voted in his favour, ensuring an easy victory.
He appointed Ye Win Oo as the new military chief, consolidating control over both civilian and military leadership.
Myanmar continues to face a prolonged civil war, with anti-junta groups and ethnic armed organisations forming new alliances against the regime.