NUG-led Magway government appoints controversial commander as defence minister

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The National Unity Government (NUG)-led Magway regional government in Myanmar has appointed Bo Letyar as defence minister, a controversial commander whose troops have been accused of torturing and killing a local administrator. The appointment is drawing attention amid ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar. Human rights concerns surround the new appointee's record.

Troops under the command of Bo Letyar, the new defence minister, have been accused of torturing and killing a local administrator