Myanmar Coup (2021)

In February 2021, Myanmar's military, known as the Tatmadaw, seized control of the government, deposing the civilian elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and her party, the National League for Democracy. The coup followed contested elections where the military claimed widespread fraud, which election officials and international observers denied. The takeover sparked widespread protests, civil disobedience, and violent crackdowns, leading to a severe political crisis. The military justified its actions by citing security concerns, but many see it as an attempt to maintain power and control over the country's governance and resources.