The new Union Election Commission, proposed by President-elect U Htin Kyaw, is headed by U Hla Thein, with four other members, including U Aung Myint, U Soe Ye, U Tun Khin and U Hla Tint.The previous Commission, chaired by U Tin Aye for the 2015 general election, was formed by U Thein Sein's Government.U Htin Kyaw, 69 of the National League for Democracy (NLD), was elected President on March 15, becoming Myanmar’s first civilian President for decades.He will be sworn in at a ceremony on April 1.
Myanmar approves new election commission establishment
Myanmar's Union Parliament on March 28 approved the establishment of a new Union Election Commission to handle issues of the next general election which is scheduled for 2021.
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