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

Myanmar's civilian President, Htin Kyaw, has resigned with immediate effect, "in order to take rest from the current duties and responsibilities", his office has announced in a statement posted on Facebook. Image copyright EPA Image caption Aung San Suu Kyi was barred from the top job but acts as Myanmar's de facto president

The president of Myanmar Htin Kyaw has resigned, his office has announced. “According to the Myanmar constitution article 73 (b), procedures will be undertaken to fill the president vacancy within seven working days.” Myint Swe, who was the military’s appointment for vice-president, will become acting president till a new leader is elected by parliament.
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw resigns due to ill health. Vice-President Myint Swe, a former general, will become acting president until a new president is chosen.