Myanmar President Htin Kyaw resigns

A new leader would be selected within seven working days, his office said

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Htin Kyaw. Photo: File 

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 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".