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Military takes control of Myanmar; Suu Kyi reported detained

| February 1, 2021 12:06 AM

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country’s senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained.

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