Henry Van Thio Quits as Myanmar Vice-President for ‘Health Reasons’
by The Irrawaddy
The Irrawaddy— The junta left the former NLD member in his position after the military coup in an apparent bid for legitimacy.
Fox News—Burma’s vice president steps down for unspecified health reasons. Burma’s Vice President Henry Van Thio, who served in the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and then continued in the position after the military ousted her to seize power in 2021, is stepping down for unspecified health reasons, state media said Monday. State television MRTV announced on Monday night that 65-year-old Van Thio had been allowed to retire from his post for health reasons in accordance with the constitution but did not provide any details of his health or say who, if anyone,...
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