Myanmar’s military junta plans probe of last year’s election

Myanmar’s military stand guard at a checkpoint in Naypyitaw after Monday’s coup (AP Photo)

Myanmar’s new leader has said the military government installed after Monday’s coup plans to investigate alleged fraud in last year’s elections and will prioritise the pandemic and the economy.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced the moves on Tuesday at the first meeting of his new government in the capital Naypyitaw, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said.