Myanmar political crisis and Aung San Suu Kyi detention
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Development
Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 coup
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says
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Min Aung Hlaing was installed as civilian president following restricted elections.
Following highly restricted elections, coup leader and former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was installed as civilian president in April.
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Myanmar military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup.
In February 2021, Myanmar's army seized power from the elected civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in a dawn coup. Following the takeover, the military deposed her, and she has been detained since that time.