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Myanmar’s military chief named acting president
The current acting president, Myint Swe, has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to Min Aung Hlaing.

22 Jul 2024 -- Myanmar’s acting president, Myint Swe, has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to the military chief Min Aung Hlaing, says the country’s army, the new appointment, broadcast on state-run MRTV television, said Min Aung Hlaing received an official letter from the acting president’s office on Monday. The letter authorised him to carry out the duties of the acting president in order to deal as needed with matters related to the National Defence and Security Council.