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Discuss how after freedom from colonisation military coup overtook Myanmar?

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State how military coup in Myanmar took over democracy. Mention the struggle of Suu Kyi for the election.

Answer:
Myanmar gained freedom from Colonisation in 1948 and became a democracy. But in 1962 the democratic reign was replaced with a military coup. In 1990 elections were held and Suu Kyi, who led the National League for Democracy won the elections. But the military dictator refused to recognize the election result and refused to step down. Suu Kyi along with the supporters of democracy were arrested and sent to prison. Suu Kyi continued the to fight for her position. This movement received recognition at international level and Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.

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