President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, both are whom were arrested by the military in the early hours of this morning. (AFP)

Tatmadaw seizes power under state of emergency, to rule for a year

Military says coup is constitutional and installs military vice president as head of state, following the nighttime arrest of the president, state counsellor, and regional and state authorities.

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