coup d'état in Myanmar 2021

In 2021, Myanmar experienced a coup d'état when the military, known as the Tatmadaw, seized control of the government on February 1. This happened hours before the newly elected government, led by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, was to take office. The military accused the government of electoral fraud and justified their actions as protecting national stability. As a result, the military detained leaders, shut down government institutions, and declared a state of emergency, effectively reversing the democratic process. The coup led to widespread protests, resistance, and ongoing violence across the country.