Myanmar’s parliament approves cabinet mostly of former generals and holdovers

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NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s parliament approved a cabinet Thursday that largely includes former generals and holdovers from the past military-led government under Min Aung Hlaing. Despite the formation of a new government following controversial elections in December and January, there’s little signs of a return to civilian governance five years after he led the 2021 army takeover. Min Aung Hlaing will be sworn into office as president Friday, along with two vice presidents and cabinet m