The coup in Myanmar is the latest flex of military muscle in a nation that is 70 years into a fight for democracy. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we cover Myanmar's chequered democratic history, the rise of its popular de facto civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and what led to the coup on 1 February.

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The BBC’s Global News podcast. Events in Myanmar reminded us that for a daily dose of world news, it’s unparalleled.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Nobel Peace Prize lecture. It was the moment the world fell in love with her.

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