Myanmar President Htin Kyaw Resigns

Myanmar’s President and Aung San Suu Kyi’s right-hand man Htin Kyaw stepped down on Wednesday after two years in the position, his office said.

“Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw resigned on March 21, 2018,” a statement on the President’s official Facebook page said, adding that a new leader would be selected “within seven working days”.

The government has, however, confirmed that Htin Kyaw sought medical treatment abroad on several occasions, most recently in January when he travelled to Singapore.

Under the constitution, Vice President U Myint Swe will serve as acting president until the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Myanmar’s national parliament, selects a replacement.