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Junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing shows his inked finger after voting during the first phase of the regime’s election in Nay Pyi Taw on December 28, 2025. (AFP)

Myanmar junta chief elected as president

Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday, parliament said, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years ago.

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