Coup d’etat

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Soft coup in 1958
In the guise of “Ain Saunt Ah Soe Ya” (Caretaker Taker Government)
Initially requested 6 months to hold free and fair elections
Actually, took 18 months (first of many broken promises by the Armed Forces)
First hard coup on March 2, 1962
By the 17-man Revolutionary Council (headed by Bo Ne Win)
Arrested President, Prime Minister & Cabinet Ministers
Later arrested Chief Justice, Senior Police Officers, Politicians
Second coup on September 18, 1988
By SLORC (State Law and Order Restoration Council) headed by Bo Saw Maung
Crushed the 8-8-88 movement

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