Yangon military nominates former general Than Shwe as vice president . I think what we understand to be their current situation ; that they 're much more cautious , much more reluctant reformers than some of the reformist groups in the government , '' Turnell said . Nomination has disappointed observers hoping for someone more open to reform . Myint Swe is considered fiercely loyal to the military , a prodigy of former dictator Myint . President Myint Swe has introduced a number of democratic reforms since taking power .
Yangon military nominates former general Than Shwe as vice president . Nomination has disappointed observers hoping for someone more open to reform . Myint Swe is considered fiercely loyal to the military , a prodigy of former dictator Myint . President Myint Swe has introduced a number of democratic reforms since taking power .