February 2021 Coup

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained former leader, has been moved to house arrest after being ousted from power in the February 2021 coup. The event marked a significant turning point in Myanmar's history, as the country's military seized control and imprisoned the Nobel laureate. Recently, Suu Kyi's whereabouts have been unclear amid a deadly civil war triggered by the coup. In recent developments, the military-backed government has announced amnesty for thousands of prisoners and reduced Suu Kyi's sentence, but analysts argue that these gestures are indicative of a regime growing bolder rather than more merciful. The events remain relevant as Myanmar continues to grapple with the aftermath of the coup and the ongoing civil war.