Min Aung Hlaing forms ‘State Security and Peace Commission’ as emergency rule ends in Myanmar

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Myanmar’s junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has formed a new governing body called the ‘State Security and Peace Commission’, naming himself chairman, according to an official announcement made on 31 July. The move comes as the six-month extension of the seventh state of emergency expired and power was transferred to the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC).

The SSPC includes top military leaders, many of whom were members of the now-dissolved State Administration Council (SAC). Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win was appointed vice chairman. U Nyo Saw, U Aung Lin Dwe, General Maung Maung Aye, Lieutenant General Tun Tun Naung, U Than Swe, Lieutenant General Yar Pyae, and General Kyaw Swar Lin are also members of the newly formed commission. General Ye Win Oo is serving as secretary.

Former generals Nyo Saw and Aung Lin Dwe are listed with civilian honorifics (“U”) in the official statement. U Nyo Saw, a graduate of the 23rd intake of the Defence Services Academy and chairman of the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), has been appointed Prime Minister. He will concurrently serve as Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister and Minister for National Planning.