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MYANMAR is in a state of crisis after the military staged a coup - detaining leader Aung San Suu Kyi.At least 20 people have been killed during riots

By Reuters Staff 7 Min Read (Reuters) - Myanmar’s military seized power on Monday in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other leaders of her party in early morning raids. Western nations condemned the sudden turn of events, which derailed years of efforts to establish democracy in the poverty-stricken country and raised even more questions over the prospect of returning a million Rohingya refugees. The U.N. Secu...

Here is a timeline of events since Myanmar’s military took power in a coup on Monday, Feb. 1.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi to face court this week: lawyer

Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court via video conference this week over charges brought against her by the new military junta, her lawyer said Monday.

Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court via video conference this week over charges brought against her by the new military junta, her lawyer said Monday.

Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court via video conference this week over charges brought against her by the new military junta, her lawyer said Monday. Army chief General Min Aung Hlaing has justified the February 1 coup by alleging widespread voter fraud in Novembers elec ..

Normal text size Very large text size Myanmar has descended into chaos since a junta seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. Armed forces and police have fired on demonstrators, who appear undeterred by curfews and a nationwide state of emergency, but the military have also entered shops and houses to attack people. The country is on the brink of collapse and civil war. More than 500 have been killed, with children among the victims. Thousands of people have ...

New Zealand Suspends All Diplomatic, Military Contact With Myanmar Published February 9th, 2021 - 10:39 GMT This photo taken on February 7, 2021, shows Myanmar migrants protesting against the military coup in their home country, in Bangkok. Organising protests, gathering supporters and distributing posters of their beloved leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar workers in Thailand are adding to a chorus of dissent against a coup that has upended their home country. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Hi...