New Myanmar Military Chief: Loyal Sidekick to Keep Generals in Power

0:00It's March 31st. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. Myanmar's military just named 60-year-old General YA-Winu as their new commander-in-chief. The top dog in a force that's ruled the country for decades. Back on February 1st, 2021, he personally led the troops that grabbed Nobel winner Aung San Suu Ki during the coup that booted out her. Elected government. This move comes right after a so-called election in December and January that everyone called a fake to keep the generals in charge. Outgoing boss Min Aung Lang, who ran that coup, is stepping into the president's spot, even though he's dished his uniform. Analysts, diplomats, and even a defector major say, YA-Winu's loyalty to Min Aung Lang sealed the deal. He's the first intel chief to hit this. Level. Folks like Nang Yo, who bailed from the army post-coup, point out it's all about keeping Min's influence alive through a trusted sidekick. YA-Winu climbed ranks from infantry to intel boss in 2020 thanks to Min's backing and

1:04family ties. His unit cracked down hard on urban rebels, boosting ops, but UN reports slammed the military for torture-like beatings and electric shocks in interrogations. Expect no big shakes. Analysts figure YA-Winu will tow Min's line for at least two years, while the Civil War drags on against armed groups nationwide, holding the status quo tight.