Arrr, the Vice President of Burma be walkin' the plank due to some mysterious ailment, ye scallywags!
2024-04-22
Avast ye mateys! The Burmese Vice President, Henry Van Thio, be walkin' the plank from his post on account o' some mysterious health woes. No word on who be takin' his place in this swashbucklin' tale of political intrigue! Arrr!
Burma’s Vice President, Henry Van Thio, known for his role in Aung San Suu Kyi's government, has stepped down due to health reasons. The state media in Burma announced this development without providing specifics on his health condition or his replacement. Van Thio, a member of Burma’s Chin ethnic group, served as the second vice president since 2016 under Suu Kyi's leadership.After the military seized power in 2021, Van Thio remained in his position as part of the National Defense and Security Council, which plays a significant role in security and defense affairs. This council, controlled by the military, facilitated the transfer of power to Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing following the coup.Van Thio's role in the military government has been limited, with his health issues keeping him out of the public eye for a period. His attendance at a council meeting led to his expulsion from Suu Kyi's party, which was later dissolved by the military. The army's claim of election fraud as justification for the coup has been disputed, leading to widespread opposition and armed resistance against military rule.