Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

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Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

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An American businessman who documented experiences of Myanmar's military coup was detained upon returning to Myanmar. This incident highlights ongoing political repression and security concerns following the coup.

BANGKOK, June 12 - An American businessman who wrote a book about living through a military coup in Myanmar was detained on his return to the Southeast Asian nation on Thursday, according to two people briefed on the matter.

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