#MYANMAR: "Proxy" Elected President To Serve In Place Of Aung San Suu Kyi

[world politics news]

Parliament elected Htin Kyaw as the country's new president, representing the longtime opposition National League For Democracy Party of Aung San Suu Kyi, who are now governing after 54 years of direct or indirect military rule. Suu Kyi will effectively serve as a shadow president, but is constitutionally forbidden from serving in the office - a parting indignity demanded by the former military government.

#MYANMAR: Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Wins 80% Of Vote In Landmark Election

[world politics news]

Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is on track for a majority in parliament, taking about 80% of declared seats in Sunday's election. The military, which automatically gets a quarter of the seats in parliament, said it would recognize and cooperate with the new government.

Pictured: Army chief Min Aung Hlaing, who congratulated the NLD on its performance in the polls.

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National League For Democracy Party: Most People Want New Constitution [world politics news]