Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new president on March 30


FILE PHOTO: Parliament compound buildings are seen ahead of the opening of the congress in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Thar Byaw/File Photo

March 20 (Reuters) - Myanmar's parliament will start ⁠the process to elect a new president on March 30, officials ⁠said on Friday, a vote many analysts expect will be won ‌by the head of the junta that seized power in a coup in 2021.

Following a controversial election that was won by a military-backed party, the military and each of the upper ​and lower houses of the parliament will nominate a ⁠presidential candidate.

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