Myanmar forms commission led by junta chief to hold elections, state media says


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  • Thursday, 31 Jul 2025

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a press conference following talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

(Reuters) -Myanmar's ruling junta announced the formation of a 11-member commission led by military chief Min Aung Hlaing to hold an election in the war-torn country, state media reported on Thursday.

The junta did not announce a date for the election and Min Aung Hlaing will continue to effectively remain in charge of the country, in his capacity as the interim president who will oversee the vote, MRTV reported.

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