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When the military seized power through a coup in Myanmar, many around the world were caught by surprise.
The Southeast Asian country was on the road to democracy after millions voted for a second term of office for Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy last November.
The BBC's Flora Drury explains what events led to the coup, and how the military has dealt with opposition in the past.
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The Southeast Asian country was on the road to democracy after millions voted for a second term of office for Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy last November.
The BBC's Flora Drury explains what events led to the coup, and how the military has dealt with opposition in the past.
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