General Min Aung Hlaing has been elected president of Myanmar following a parliamentary vote. He overthrew the previous government five years ago and has controlled the country since. Critics and Western governments view the recent election as a sham. Min Aung Hlaing's transition to civilian leadership comes after his party won the polls, though widespread protests have continued.
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned since the coup, with her supporters continuing to resist military rule. Resistance groups, aiming to dismantle dictatorship, could face increased military pressure under the new regime.
This move is seen as an effort to gain international recognition while consolidating control over Myanmar.