Myanmar coup
11 Feb 2021
US President Joe Biden has said the US will prevent access to $1 billion in assets unless Myanmar's junta "relinquishes" power and releases democratically elected leaders.
1 Feb 2021
The international community has criticized Monday's coup in Myanmar, urging the army to release all political leaders. Germany said the military's actions "jeopardize progress made so far towards democratic change."
1 Feb 2021
Myanmar's former general Myint Swe has been appointed acting president by the country's military after it staged a coup and declared that it has taken control of the country for one year under a state of emergency.