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The 42-year-old from the progressive opposition movement Move Forward Party was the only candidate. His party clearly won parliamentary elections in May and later formed a coalition of eight parties – but their votes were not enough.
The background is that the powerful army, which has been in power until now, changed the constitution in its favor after the 2014 coup. Candidates not affiliated with the military have since struggled to get into office: In addition to the 500 newly elected MPs, 250 unelected senators appointed by the military also elect the prime minister. Until recently, it was unclear how many senators would vote for the Harvard graduate.
Voting will take place again next Wednesday. According to the media, another candidate could also be nominated as Pita – or Pita will be relisted, but observers would have to make concessions to his opponents.
Numerous opposition supporters had gathered in front of parliament to watch the vote. Protests are feared. Police set up a no-protest zone around the parliament building. (SDA)
Source: Blick
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