Myanmar president Htin Kyaw resigns

By Thu Thu Aung and Antoni Slodkowski
Updated March 21 2018 - 4:21pm, first published 4:20pm
Htin Kyaw will be replaced by a successor within seven days, as per Myanmar's constitution.
Htin Kyaw will be replaced by a successor within seven days, as per Myanmar's constitution.

Myanmar's civilian president, Htin Kyaw, has resigned with immediate effect "in order to take rest from the current duties and responsibilities", his office says.