Public Backlash, Sanctions Threat Put Myanmar Junta Appointees in Tight Spot
Public Backlash, Sanctions Threat Put Myanmar Junta Appointees in Tight Spot U Thaung Tin speaks to the media in May 2014. 5.0k By The Irrawaddy 8 February 2021 The cabinet of Myanmar’s military junta comprises generals, ex-military officials and some members of its political proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP). Some of the new ministers were simply informed at the last minute of their appointments. At least one civilian reportedly declined to join: U Thaung Tin, the founder of KMD Computer Group, was offered the Transport and Communications portfolio but turned...
Source: irrawaddy.com