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Htin Kyaw (Burmese: ထင်ကျော်, pronounced [tʰɪ̀ɴ tɕɔ̀] or [tʰɪ̀ɴ dʑɔ̀]; born 20 July 1946) is a Burmese politician, writer and scholar who served as the ninth president of Myanmar from 30 March 2016 to 21 March 2018.
Mar 15, 2016 · Htin Kyaw is chosen by Myanmar's parliament as the country's first civilian president in 50 years, saying the victory belongs to Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Mar 21, 2018 · The president of Myanmar Htin Kyaw has resigned, his office has announced. No reason was given, but there have been growing concerns in recent months about the 71-year-old's health after he ...
Mar 15, 2016 · Htin Kyaw, 69, remained at Suu Kyi’s side as she evolved from prisoner of conscience to politician, leading her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), to a stunning electoral victory.
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Mar 30, 2016 · Myanmar's new president Htin Kyaw, an aide to Aung San Suu Kyi, is sworn in as the country's first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.
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Mar 15, 2016 · Lawmakers and the new president-elect himself, U Htin Kyaw, reflect on his election as Myanmar’s first civilian state leader in decades.
Mar 22, 2018 · The president of Myanmar, Htin Kyaw, has stepped down, saying he is “taking a rest” following health issues. Htin Kyaw was an important ally in the government for state counsellor Aung San...