YANGON -- Myanmar's military regime on Thursday ended its four-year state of emergency in the war-torn Southeast Asian nation, dissolving the State Administration Council and launching a powerful new commission ahead of a general election scheduled to take place in the next few months.
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military lifts state of emergency, revamps government
Min Aung Hlaing leaves PM role, chairs new commission with eye on election
Myanmar's Gen. Min Aung Hlaing pictured here in July 2022, chairs the State Peace and Security Commission and will prepare for a general election in December or January. (Reuters)
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