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2016 in Myanmar

Explore 3 historical events and records for Myanmar in 2016.

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Historical records for Myanmar in 2016

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March

30 March 2016

Presidency Ends

Sein, Thein · Naypyidaw · Former President of Myanmar · Government / Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Thein Sein leaves office after the transition to an NLD-led government

30 March 2016

President Takes Office

Kyaw, Htin · Naypyidaw · President of Myanmar · Government / Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Htin Kyaw becomes President after the NLD election victory

April

6 April 2016

State Counsellor Takes Office

Kyi, Aung San Suu · Naypyidaw · State Counsellor of Myanmar · Government / Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi becomes State Counsellor and de facto head of government

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