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Myanmar's military junta announces the creation of a five-member Union Consultative Council with authority

Myanmar civil war — Myanmar's military junta announces the creation of a five-member Union Consultative Council with authority over security and legislative matters, allowing Min Aung Hlaing to assume

Published February 3, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Myanmar civil war.

Myanmar's military junta announces the creation of a five-member Union Consultative Council with authority over security and legislative matters, allowing Min Aung Hlaing to assume the presidency while retaining control of the armed forces. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-junta-plans-super-body-tighten-grip-military-new-government-2026-02-04/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-03).