From Al Jazeera · Cape Diamond,Zaheena Rasheed · · 1m
Myanmar's coup leader courts regional acceptance amid civil war
Min Aung Hlaing receives red carpet treatment from Malaysia despite insisting the visit is not recognition of his 2021 power grab.
In brief
Min Aung Hlaing receives red carpet treatment from Malaysia despite insisting the visit is not recognition of his 2021 power grab. Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing won a red carpet welcome from Malaysia in September, signalling regional acceptance despite the civil war his 2021 takeover triggered. Originally…
Malaysia invites Myanmar's coup leader
Malaysia invited Myanmar's coup leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing for a visit in September, saying it was to address the longstanding issue of refugees and migrants from Myanmar.
Red carpet welcome despite denials
When Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Kuala Lumpur last week, Malaysia gave him a red carpet welcome complete with an honour guard, despite insisting the trip did not amount to recognition.
The general who triggered civil war
Min Aung Hlaing's power grab in twenty twenty-one triggered a devastating civil war in Myanmar, yet he is now receiving diplomatic recognition from neighbouring countries.
The bottom line
Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing won a red carpet welcome from Malaysia in September, signalling regional acceptance despite the civil war his 2021 takeover triggered.
