Myanmar military tightens grip on power with arrest of Suu Kyi aide

Win Htein has been arrested (AP)

A senior member of Myanmar’s deposed ruling party has become the latest prominent politician arrested as the country’s new military government seeks to tighten its grip on power.

Win Htein, 79, is a long-time confidante of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and had publicly called for civil disobedience in opposition to Monday’s coup.