2021 Myanmar Protests

The army has taken over, citing constitutional provisions that give the military control in national emergencies. The military television reported that the move was in response to “fraud” during last year’s general election. Power has been handed to the army’s commander-in-chief, General Min Aung Hlaing, who would hold power for one year, after which there would be new elections.

In a letter written in preparation for her impending detention, Aung San Suu Kyi said the military's actions would put the country back under a dictatorship and urged the public to stand against the coup.

Myanmar's military has warned anti-coup protesters across the country that they could face up to 20 years in prison if they obstruct the armed forces. Thousands of people have taken part in protests and the demonstrators demand the release from detention of their elected leaders and re-establishment of democracy in Myanmar

References: theconversation.com, bbc.com