Myanmar's coup explained

The military has taken control from democratic leaders in Myanmar. We tell the story of the past 24 hours but also place it into context. What are the chapters in the country's recent history that led it to this moment? And we'll hear some of the Burmese people around the world closely following events back home.
(Picture: Police vehicles are seen lined up in Yangon, Myanmar February 1, 2021. Credit: The Road/via REUTERS)