NAY PYI TAW: Myanmar’s military chief has defended the role of the military in helping the country’s transition to democracy. The army currently represents 25 per cent of members in parliament, and there have been calls to reduce its role. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing told Channel NewsAsia in an interview that he is aware […]
Myanmar Army Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on presidential ambitions & military role
January 28, 2015 by
Myanmar not ready for reduced military role in Parliament: Army chief
January 21, 2015 by
YANGON: Myanmar’s military chief feels his country is not ready for a reduced military role in Parliament. In an exclusive interview with Channel NewsAsia, Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing said the military needs to be in Parliament because the country is still a young democracy. The current Constitution mandates a 25 percent military representation in Parliament. […]
