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Breaking out of Myanmar's tragic impasse

On Feb 1 last year, armed troops took over Myanmar's streets and detained members of its elected government. Since then, the junta has tightened its grip, quashing protests with violence even as it promises to call elections next year. Asian Insider looks at what the future holds, one year on.

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Sunlight floods the home of Mr Aik Min in Myanmar's Shan state.
That is because it does not have much of a roof. There are gaping holes in the mangled metal sheathing overhead, which is barely supported by a bombed-out wooden truss.
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