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Myanmar forms interim government, top general still in charge

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Myanmar's military nominally transferred power to a civilian-led interim government ahead of a planned election, with the junta chief remaining in charge of the war-torn country in his other role as acting president.

Breakdown
  • Junta leader announces transfer of power to a civilian-led interim government.
  • Min Aung Hlaing remains in charge as acting president despite the change. 11s
  • Decree granting military power after 2021 coup is cancelled; state of emergency lifted. 17s
  • Planned election faces criticism and is expected to be dominated by military proxies. 1m 2s
  • Over 6,000 people killed and 3.5 million displaced since the coup, according to Amnesty International. 1m 29s
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