ASEAN Calls For A Ceasefire In Myanmar A Boon For Struggling Junta – OpEd
By David Hutt
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has reiterated his country’s offer to mediate..
Min Aung Hlaing, is a Burmese army general who has ruled Myanmar as the chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) since seizing power in the February 2021 coup d'état. He additionally appointed himself Prime Minister of Myanmar in August 2021. He has led the Tatmadaw, an independent branch of government, as the Commander-in-chief of Defence Services since March 2011, when he was handpicked to succeed longtime military ruler Senior General Than Shwe, who transferred leadership over the country to a civilian government upon retiring. Before assuming leadership over the Tatmadaw, Min Aung Hlaing served as Joint Chief of Staff from 2010 to 2011.
By David Hutt
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has reiterated his country’s offer to mediate..