In Military-Ruled Myanmar, Political Detainees Mark 100 Days Behind Bars
More than 150 including elected leaders, lawmakers, government ministers, activists, writers and monks were arrested on Feb. 1.
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By The Irrawaddy 11 May 2021
Before dawn on Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military detained State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and other officials of the government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD). Parliamentary speakers at both the Union and state and regions level were also detained during the takeover.
Senior leaders and central executive committee members of the NLD, prominent activists, writers, and monks were among about 150 arrested on the first day of the coup.