- Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) announced the formation of a new Interim-Union Government and National Security and Peace Commission to oversee elections and defence.
Key Appointments:
Prime Minister (PM): U Nyo Saw appointed as the 13th PM of Myanmar.
Head of National Security and Peace Commission: Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Major Announcements:
End of State Emergency: Military government declared an official end to the state of emergency imposed in 2021. Elections are to be held by December 2025.
Acting President Role: Min Aung Hlaing continues as acting President and Chief of Armed Forces.
NDSC Dissolution: A decree issued to dissolve the NDSC, originally formed during the 2021 military coup.
Policy Reversal:
- Annulment of Transfer of Power: NDSC revoked the 2021 order that had transferred sovereign powers to the Commander-in-Chief.
Background Context:
- February 2021 Military Coup: Myanmar military ousted the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party (NLDC), citing election fraud.
- State Emergency Declared: Then-acting President U Myint Swe declared emergency rule and transferred power to the military.