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Myanmar Gets Civilian Leaders, But The Generals Keep Close Watch

Myanmar's new president U Htin Kyaw (left), receives the presidential seal from outgoing president U Thein Sein during a handover ceremony at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw on Wednesday. The military ruled Myanmar, directly or indirectly, for more than a half-century. (AP)
Myanmar's new president U Htin Kyaw (left), receives the presidential seal from outgoing president U Thein Sein during a handover ceremony at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw on Wednesday. The military ruled Myanmar, directly or indirectly, for more than a half-century. (AP)

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