2021 military coup

The 2021 military coup in Myanmar occurred when the country's armed forces seized control on February 1, 2021, overthrowing the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy. Citing alleged election fraud from the November 2020 polls, the military detained key leaders and installed a military junta. The move sparked widespread protests, civil disobedience, and violent crackdowns, leading to ongoing conflict and instability. The coup disrupted democratic progress, drew international condemnation, and increased tensions between civilian authorities and the military, highlighting deep-rooted struggles over political power and civilian control.