Burma Forms New Intelligence Unit

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"RANGOON—Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Burma?s new commander-in-chief of the armed forces, has formed a national intelligence unit and begun to function as the unit head, according to sources. Over 200 officers from different parts of the country have reportedly been appointed by Min Aung Hlaing to work for the new intelligence unit, which is tasked with investigating domestic political and security affairs. According to a military source in Naypyidaw, the officers selected rank from captain to colonel and are from the army, air force and navy. ?They no longer have any duty at their mother units and instead they now have to complete assignments given by the intelligence unit alone,? said a source close to one of the chosen officers. Apart from military officers, the new intelligence unit reportedly involves officials from the Myanmar Police Force, which is under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Bureau of Special Investigation and the Ministry of Border Affairs..."

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"The Irrawaddy"

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2011-05-03

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2011-05-04

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English

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