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Myanmar: Military takes control

The army have taken control of Myanmar after claiming an election in November 2020 was fraudulent, or fake. Placing the country in a state of emergency for one year, the military have arrested several politicians, including Aung San Suu Kyi.

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The story

The armed forces in Myanmar have carried out a coup, arresting Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures in the ruling party.

The military claims that the election she won in November was fraudulent and are imposing a state of emergency for one year.

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coup
takeover of government by force

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at a point of change

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deals a killer blow
ends something suddenly and violently

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