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Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

Myanmar's figurehead president, Myint Swe, has died after a long illness, according to the state media. Myint Swe was appointed as the acting president by the military junta following the 2021 coup that overthrew the democratically-elected government. The article states that Myint Swe, a former general, was a military-appointed figurehead president, with the actual power residing with the junta. His death comes amid ongoing political turmoil and violent crackdowns on pro-democracy protesters in the country. The military junta has not provided any details on the cause of Myint Swe's death or the process of selecting a new acting president. The situation in Myanmar remains highly unstable, with the military's continued suppression of dissent and the ongoing armed resistance against the regime.

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