Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war
- Yangon, Myanmar – When Malaysia invited Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing for a visit in September, it insisted the trip did not amount to recognition.
- The purpose, an official said, was to address the “longstanding issue” of refugees and migrants from Myanmar in Malaysia.
- But when Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Kuala Lumpur last week, the former general – whose power grab in 2021 triggered a devastating civil war – received a red carpet welcome, complete with an honour guard.
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- Yangon, Myanmar – When Malaysia invited Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing for a visit in September, it insisted the trip did not amount to recognition.
- The purpose, an official said, was to address the “longstanding issue” of refugees and migrants from Myanmar in Malaysia.
- But when Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Kuala Lumpur last week, the former general – whose power grab in 2021 triggered a devastating civil war – received a red carpet welcome, complete with an honour guard.
Sources: Al Jazeera