Historical Events tagged with "general ne win"
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Politics & Government
General Ne Win's Coup in Burma
March 2nd, 1962 63 years ago
On March 2, 1962, General Ne Win led a coup d'état in Burma, establishing military rule over the nation. This takeover marked the end of the parliamentary system that had been in place since independence in 1948, as Ne Win and his forces swiftly detained politicians, dissolved the government, and imposed strict military control. The coup was spurred by widespread civil unrest and dissatisfaction with the existing government, as well as fears of increasing internal conflicts.
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