The military ruled Myanmar for decades until they decided to take tentative steps towards democracy.
Now, they’ve seized control from the elected National League of Democracy party and imprisoned their leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thousands are protesting, and dozens are dead in a violent crackdown on demonstrations.
For the people of Myanmar, it’s a grim reminder of the past.
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