National League for Democracy patron U Win Htein, seen here on July 19, 2020, was arrested just after midnight on February 5.
National League for Democracy patron U Win Htein was arrested just after midnight on February 5, NLD officials confirmed.

Key Aung San Suu Kyi aide arrested

National League for Democracy patron Win Htein has been vocal in his opposition to the coup since it was launched on February 1. Party officials have confirmed he was arrested just after midnight on February 5.

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