Myanmar Military Plans Leadership Shake-Up

0:00On March 27, Myanmar's military is preparing a major leadership shake-up right after its annual armed forces parade this Friday in the capital, NAPI-Tau. State media confirmed the change, which is unusual for the secretive group that has long controlled the country. This comes just days before the new parliament convenes on Monday to select the next president. Current military chief Min Ang Huang has long aimed for that top civilian job following a recent election his allies dominated. The announcement came from Deputy Chief So-Win during a meeting with retired officers. He stressed the military would stick to its doctrines, no matter who takes charge. The timing follows a widely criticized election held amid a brutal civil war. That conflict erupted from the 2021 coup that ousted leader Aung San Suu Ki and her elected government, deepening the nation's chaos. Let's call this public hint at changes rare, especially with ongoing battles against rebel groups.

1:00It points to a planned handover for the 69-year-old commander-in-chief, but possible worries over the shift linger as fighting rages on. Global news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide. I'm Kory with the story.