Timeline: Key events in history of Myanmar

A cyclist bikes past a signboard with an image of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi (AP)

The military has taken control of Myanmar for one year, as reports claimed many of the country’s senior politicians – including Aung San Suu Kyi – had been detained.

Officials claimed there is a section of the military-drafted constitution that allows the armed forces to take control in times of national emergency, following concerns over recent elections.