Myanmar Military Vows to Uphold Democratic Transition

Myanmar's powerful military chief vowed to keep the country and its citizens on the road to "prosperity" and warned about the challenges the nation could face as it becomes a democracy. Speaking Sunday at the annual Armed Forces Day parade in the capital, Naypyidaw, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said, "I would solemnly impart the fact that the Tatmadaw (army) will cooperate to bring about the prosperity of the Union and its citizens." The general also...

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