Myanmar's army-backed party to replace chief with general's ally

Nikkei Asia | Sept. 22, 2022, 3:01 p.m. | Original

BANGKOK -- Myanmar's military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party has decided to replace its leader with a loyalist to commander in chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, a source close to the party said Thursday.

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