Myanmar swears in first civilian president in 50 years

Name: Myanmar swears in first civilian president in 50 years
Uploaded: 2016-03-30T06:43:12.000Z
Duration: 44 s
Description: Htin Kyaw, an aide to Aung San Suu Kyi, is been sworn in as Myanmar's new president - the country's first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.

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Htin Kyaw has been sworn in as Myanmar's new president and become the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.

NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi was also sworn in with various roles - she has said she will rule by proxy after being barred from the presidency.

Asia

30 March 2016