2021.02.01 11:46 GMT+8

Myanmar's army seizes power, detains Aung San Suu Kyi

Updated 2021.02.01 11:46 GMT+8
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Myanmar's military has declared a state of emergency in the country for one year, after carrying out detentions of senior government leaders in response to alleged fraud during last year's general election.

Soldiers are seen outside City Hall in Yangon, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. /Reuters

Military vehicles are seen outside City Hall in Yangon, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. /Reuters

City Hall in Yangon, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. /Reuters

An empty road in Yangon, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. /CFP

Shwedagon pagoda is seen in Yangon, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. /CFP

Local residents rush to buy supplies in Yangon, Myanmar, February 1, 2021. /CFP

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