US expresses ‘grave concern’ over reports of military coup in Burma, ‘will take action’

US expresses ‘grave concern’ over reports of military coup in Burma, ‘will take action’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken condemned reports that the Burmese military took control of the country and detained senior leaders—including Aung San Suu Kyi, its de facto leader—and called for the military to “reverse these actions immediately.”