YANGON (Reuters) - 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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