The election of a new Myanmar president seems to have surprised many but in fact, it has been in the pipeline for at least two months. Myanmar's top civilian leaders had decided that it was time for a change in direction and vision.
Mr Win Myint's election last month, replacing the 71-year-old Htin Kyaw, almost certainly marks the start of a new era for the country's civilian government.
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