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Head of Burmese Military Junta Names Himself Prime Minister

HeadlineAug 02, 2021

In Burma, the head of the military junta has named himself prime minister, six months after the military seized power. Army chief Min Aung Hlaing has announced the state of emergency imposed after the military coup will extend for two more years. He also vowed to hold elections in 2023. Since the military coup, more than 900 people have been killed and thousands arrested.

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