NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has officially taken office as the country's president, five years after removing a democratically elected government in a move that sparked a nationwide civil conflict.
Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony in the capital, Naypyidaw, on Friday, he claimed that Myanmar is "back on the path to democracy" and moving toward a more positive future. At the same time, he admitted that the nation continues to face significant challenges that must be addressed. (Agencies)