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Myanmar president's resignation draws mixed reactions

But leader's exit still leaves questions over role of Aung San Suu Kyi and military

YANGON -- Myanmar was plunged into uncertainty on Wednesday with the announcement that the country's president, Htin Kyaw, had resigned after two years in office. A brief notice posted on the president's official Facebook page said simply that he had resigned effective March 21 because he needed to "rest from current duties and responsibilities."

The notice said a new president would assume the post within seven working days.

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