The military nominated former general Myint Swe as vice president . Nomination has disappointed observers hoping for someone more open to democracy . He is considered fiercely loyal to the military , a prodigy of former president Than Shwe . President Min Sein has introduced a number of democratic reforms since taking power .
Myanmar military nominates former general Myint Swe as vice president . Nomination has disappointed observers hoping for someone more open to reform . Myint is considered fiercely loyal to the military , a prodigy of former dictator Than Shwe . President Thein Sein has introduced a number of democratic reforms since taking power .