According to Reuters, the conflict deepened as the military constantly raised suspicions of unfair elections before and after the general elections in November last year when the ruling Democratic Peoples League (NLD), a ruling party led by Suu Kyi, dominated 83.2% of elected lawmakers.
The relationship between Suu Kyi and Supreme Commander Min Aung Hlaing was also waning, so we didn’t have a direct conversation for several months, a close friend of Suu Kyi said.
Accordingly, Commander Hlaing attempted a discussion with the Suu Kyi adviser through his aide and in the capital Naepido and the largest city of Yangon, and when he did not achieve satisfactory results, he conducted a coup.
Supreme Commander of Myanmar Army giving his first TV speech after the coup▶ Click here for a larger view
In particular, the breakdown of talks at Naepido on the 28th of last month was crucial.
The military has repeatedly demanded investigations of allegations of election fraud, and the atmosphere became harsh when the shame adviser refused to accept it.
The delegation from the military side criticized the shame adviser, saying, “The army was insulted,” and “You guys went too far. Rude and spoiled.”
At the same time, he made an ultimatum to accept at least three requirements, including the postponement of the opening of the second legislative assembly scheduled for February 1, the dissolution of the Election Commission, and a re-investigation of election irregularities under military supervision by 5 pm on January 29.
Because of this, it is known that Cho Tint Swae, the right arm of Suu Kyi’s adviser who attended the meeting, was shocked.
On this day, as if he had a gut feeling for a coup, Suu Kyi said he broke his mobile phone in fear that it would fall into the hands of the military.
Myanmar protesters’three fingers salute’ holding roses▶ Click here for a larger view
As the actual talks broke down, armed vehicles moved around Yangon and other cities, and hundreds of military supporters marched through downtown Yangon. In Naepido, trucks carrying military supporters walked on the road.
Although the military and Suu Kyi’s advisors were in contact until January 31, the day before the coup, it seems that Suu Kyi’s advisors had already accepted the coup as a prerequisite before the military’s ultimatum deadline.
“I am concerned that a coup is imminent,” said Rep. Win Htein, an aide to Suu Kyi’s adviser and a member of the NLD’s central executive officer, on Jan. 29, saying, “I pack my bag and await arrest.”
The military promised to protect the constitution on January 30, but moved troops to Nefido the next day, and blocked the internet at 3 am on the 1st, causing a coup.
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