The First Time

In historic parliamentary vote, Aung San Suu Kyi’s party uses its majority to appoint her 69-year-old key aide as head of state. [Read more].

• Oliver Holmes, Myanmar parliament elects Htin Kyaw as first civilian president in 53 years, The Guardian, March 15, 2016

Htin Kyaw, Aung San Suu Kyi’s childhood friend and senior aide
Photo: Reuters