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Myanmar's Military Seized Power, Detains Leader Aung San Suu Kyi

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   Myanmar's militaryseizedcontrol of the country Monday under a state of
   emergency set to last one year, citing a lack of action on its claims
   of voter fraud in November elections.

   The army followed the announcement on the military's Myawaddy TV
   channel by saying elections would follow at the end of one year, with
   the military handing power to the winner.

   The moves came hoursafter'¯the detentions of Myanmar's de facto leader,
   Aung San Suu Kyi, and other officials from the ruling National League
   for Democracy party.

   NLD spokesman Myo Nyunt said President Win Myint was among the others
   taken early Monday.

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