Protesters in Myanmar with a picture of Aung San Suu Kyi after the military seized power in a coup. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar coup: why military felt threatened by ‘stubborn’ Suu Kyi
- The Tatmadaw claims its coup was a response to a fraudulent election in 2020, but it has been struggling to dominate the democracy icon for decades
- Her NLD party’s growing clout at the ballot box and plans to amend a constitution rigged in the military’s favour seem to have set the clock black
Protesters in Myanmar with a picture of Aung San Suu Kyi after the military seized power in a coup. Photo: Reuters