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The Thai military stages a coup, seizing power from the acting Prime Minister and ordering government officials to report to the military. General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the army chief, detains former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after summoning her for discussions. The coup d'état raises concerns about political stability in Thailand and leads to international condemnation.
Thursday, 22 May, 2014