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Myanmar’s civilian President, Htin Kyaw resigns 'to take rest from duties'

Myanmar’s civilian President, Htin Kyaw.

Myanmar’s civilian president, Htin Kyaw, has resigned with immediate effect “in order to take rest from the current duties and responsibilities”, his office said in a statement posted on Facebook on Wednesday.

According to the country’s constitution, the more senior of two vice presidents will stand in as president until a new leader is elected by parliament within seven working days.

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