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In Feb. 1 coverage of the military coup in Myanmar, The Associated Press erroneously reported that an announcement of the takeover linked the move in part on the government s decision to allow the November 2020 election to proceed despite the coronavirus pandemic. While parties aligned with the military had previously sought an election delay due to the pandemic, the reason was not cited in the formal announcement of the takeover.
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military takes control ‘for a year’ Michael Howie
Military takes control in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi detained
Myanmar s military has carried out a coup after detaining the de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The military said it was taking control of the country for a year as soldiers reportedly took to the streets of the capital Nay Pyi Taw, and the main city of Yangon.
Commanders have alleged massive voting fraud in last year’s election, which was won by Ms Suu Kyi s National League for Democracy party.
The military said it would hold a new election at the end of a one-year state of emergency.