After military threats Myanmar now fears a coup
Western governments are urging the military to adhere to democratic norms as the country veers ‘towards its most acute constitutional crisis’
29 January 2021 - 16:06
Yangon — The UN and Western governments voiced alarm on Friday over threats by Myanmar’s military that have stirred fears of a coup in the aftermath of an election the army says was fraudulent.
UN secretary-general António Guterres said he is following developments in Myanmar, where the army has said it would take action if complaints about the election are not addressed, with “great concern”. An army spokesperson declined to rule out the possibility of seizing power...
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