Myanmar ambassador 'locked out' of London embassy
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Locked out
Myanmar's ambassador to the UK said he has been locked out of the London embassy in what he described as another "coup."
Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn told CNN he tried to gain access to the embassy on Wednesday for several hours but was unable to enter.
Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn told CNN he tried to gain access to the embassy on Wednesday for several hours but was unable to enter.
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Not allowed to leave
He also said that several of his staff were still inside the building, and were not being allowed out. Phone calls made to the embassy went unanswered and emails bounced back.
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The Ambassador
Zwar Minn, the UK Ambassador, issued a statement last month calling for Suu Kyi's release from detention and pledged to keep the embassy open, following a call with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
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Chaos
Officers from London's Metropolitan Police were also on the ground, warning people to disperse as they were in violation of coronavirus restrictions. Most those gathered since dispersed as the evening wore on, but CNN has seen at least four police vans filled with officers park near Myanmar's embassy.
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UK's response
In a statement to CNN, UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it was "seeking further information following an incident at Myanmar's embassy in London."