Min Aung Hlaing Appointed President of Myanmar
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing was formally appointed President on April 4, 2026, following a parliamentary vote dominated by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. This transition from military commander to civilian head of state follows widely criticized elections held in late 2025 and early 2026. International observers and the Arakan Rohingya National Council condemned the appointment as an illegitimate attempt to entrench military rule and avoid accountability for alleged crimes against humanity.
Date: April 4, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: coup
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Guardian