Burma(Myanmar)

Country Burma(Myanmar)
Capital Naypyidaw
Continent Asia(Southeast Asia)
Currency Kyat(MMK)
Languages Burmese, Jingpho, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine & Shan

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Introduction

Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth was attained in 1948. Gen. NE WIN dominated the government from 1962 to 1988, first as military ruler, then as self-appointed president, and later as political kingpin. In September 1988, the military deposed NE WIN and established a new ruling junta. Despite multiparty legislative elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party - the National League for Democracy (NLD) - winning a landslide victory, the junta refused to hand over power. NLD leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG SAN SUU KYI, who was under house arrest from 1989 to 1995 and 2000 to 2002, was imprisoned in May 2003 and subsequently transferred to house arrest. After the ruling junta in August 2007 unexpectedly increased fuel prices, tens of thousands of Burmese marched in protest, led by prodemocracy activists and Buddhist monks. In late September 2007, the government brutally suppressed the protests, killing at least 13 people and arresting thousands for participating in the demonstrations. Since then, the regime has continued to raid homes and monasteries and arrest persons suspected of participating in the pro-democracy protests. The junta appointed Labor Minister AUNG KYI in October 2007 as liaison to AUNG SAN SUU KYI, who remains under house arrest and only recently gained the opportunity for limited communication with NLD leaders. Burma in early May 2008 was struck by Cyclone Nargis which official estimates claimed left over 80,000 dead and 50,000 injured. Despite this tragedy, the junta proceeded with its May constitutional referendum, the first vote in Burma since 1990, setting the stage for the 2010 parliamentary elections. AUNG SAN SUU KYI's house arrest was due to end in May 2009, but was extended for eighteen months after she was convicted for violating the terms of her house arrest.

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Burma(Myanmar) - Wikipedia
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Refugees’ group urges Manipur not to repatriate Myanmar nationals ’till they can safely return’ - ThePrintRefugees’ group urges Manipur not to repatriate Myanmar nationals ’till they can safely return’  ThePrint

Burma after the coup: "The human rights situation is appalling" - Civil Rights DefendersBurma after the coup: "The human rights situation is appalling"  Civil Rights Defenders

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Identifying and Prioritising Wetlands for Ramsar Site Designation in the Indo-Burma Region - IUCNIdentifying and Prioritising Wetlands for Ramsar Site Designation in the Indo-Burma Region  IUCN

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Burma Refugees Committee raises concern over Manipur Government's plan to release Myanmar nationals - India Today NEBurma Refugees Committee raises concern over Manipur Government's plan to release Myanmar nationals  India Today NE

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Myanmar body urges Manipur government to not hand over refugees to Junta - The New Indian ExpressMyanmar body urges Manipur government to not hand over refugees to Junta  The New Indian Express

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Scam Centres and Ceasefires: China-Myanmar Ties Since the Coup - Crisis GroupScam Centres and Ceasefires: China-Myanmar Ties Since the Coup  Crisis Group

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Imposing Sanctions on Burma's Military Regime Three Years After the Military Coup - United States Department of State - Department of StateImposing Sanctions on Burma's Military Regime Three Years After the Military Coup - United States Department of State  Department of State

Nagaland: Naga armed groups in Burma align with Junta, claims Rising People's Party - India Today NENagaland: Naga armed groups in Burma align with Junta, claims Rising People's Party  India Today NE

Min Aung Hlaing talks tough as Myanmar’s armed forces face growing pressure - Al Jazeera EnglishMin Aung Hlaing talks tough as Myanmar’s armed forces face growing pressure  Al Jazeera English

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Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – how Eric Blair became George Orwell - The GuardianBurma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – how Eric Blair became George Orwell  The Guardian

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Burma Refugees Committee urges Manipur Govt to reconsider deportation plan - EastMojoBurma Refugees Committee urges Manipur Govt to reconsider deportation plan  EastMojo

"No One Thought I'd Survive": When Sam Manekshaw Cheated Death In Burma - NDTV"No One Thought I'd Survive": When Sam Manekshaw Cheated Death In Burma  NDTV

Myanmar travel advice - GOV.UKMyanmar travel advice  GOV.UK

Brewing in Burma: Myanmar’s civil strife is bringing in refugees and drugs. GOI and states need to coordinat - The Times of IndiaBrewing in Burma: Myanmar’s civil strife is bringing in refugees and drugs. GOI and states need to coordinat  The Times of India

Thailand delivers first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma - Fox NewsThailand delivers first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma  Fox News

Rohingya Refugee Crisis Explained - USA for UNHCRRohingya Refugee Crisis Explained  USA for UNHCR

Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers - United States ... - Department of StateExpanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers - United States ...  Department of State

United States Announces $116 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region ... - Department of StateUnited States Announces $116 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region ...  Department of State

Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – George Orwell’s Burmese days vibrantly brought to life - The GuardianBurma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – George Orwell’s Burmese days vibrantly brought to life  The Guardian

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Transactions with Sanctioned Burmese Banks Must Be Wound Down by August 5, 2023 - United States Department of ... - Department of StateTransactions with Sanctioned Burmese Banks Must Be Wound Down by August 5, 2023 - United States Department of ...  Department of State

Aid Begins Flowing from Thailand to Burmese Military - International Christian ConcernAid Begins Flowing from Thailand to Burmese Military  International Christian Concern

Revolutionary Group Captures Kawt Bein Police Station, Seizes Weapons and Ammunition - Burma News InternationalRevolutionary Group Captures Kawt Bein Police Station, Seizes Weapons and Ammunition  Burma News International

The Burma Act of 2022: Promises and Pitfalls • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterThe Burma Act of 2022: Promises and Pitfalls • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

Burma Military Regime's Ongoing State of Emergency - United States Department of State - Department of StateBurma Military Regime's Ongoing State of Emergency - United States Department of State  Department of State

'Burma Sahib' Review: Orwell on Imperial Patrol - The Wall Street Journal'Burma Sahib' Review: Orwell on Imperial Patrol  The Wall Street Journal

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Situation in Burma - United States Mission to the United NationsStatement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Situation in Burma  United States Mission to the United Nations

Two KNDF fighters sentenced in killing of Free Burma Rangers member - myanmar-nowTwo KNDF fighters sentenced in killing of Free Burma Rangers member  myanmar-now

Myanmar and the Voices of a Revolution - The DiplomatMyanmar and the Voices of a Revolution  The Diplomat

Book Review: ‘Burma Sahib,’ by Paul Theroux - The New York TimesBook Review: ‘Burma Sahib,’ by Paul Theroux  The New York Times

Burmese Military Forced to Sign Peace Deal with Northeastern Militia - International Christian ConcernBurmese Military Forced to Sign Peace Deal with Northeastern Militia  International Christian Concern

Death of man thought to be Burma Railway last survivor - BBC.comDeath of man thought to be Burma Railway last survivor  BBC.com

Memories of Burma’s art scene in the 1970s - New MandalaMemories of Burma’s art scene in the 1970s  New Mandala

Is Myanmar Still Hopeful about the NDAA Burma Act? • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterIs Myanmar Still Hopeful about the NDAA Burma Act? • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

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Burma Sahib — Paul Theroux imagines Orwell's empire days - Financial TimesBurma Sahib — Paul Theroux imagines Orwell's empire days  Financial Times

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Sanctions Against the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Concerted Pressure with Partners - United States ... - Department of StateSanctions Against the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Concerted Pressure with Partners - United States ...  Department of State

Burma Regime Attack in Kachin State - United States Department of State - Department of StateBurma Regime Attack in Kachin State - United States Department of State  Department of State

Paul Theroux discusses 'Burma Sahib,' a new novel about George Orwell - The Washington Post - The Washington PostPaul Theroux discusses 'Burma Sahib,' a new novel about George Orwell - The Washington Post  The Washington Post

Myanmar Army Behind Facebook Pages That Fueled Anti-Rohingya Violence: UN - The IrrawaddyMyanmar Army Behind Facebook Pages That Fueled Anti-Rohingya Violence: UN  The Irrawaddy

Atrocity Alert No. 374: Myanmar (Burma), Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Accountability - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 374: Myanmar (Burma), Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Accountability  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi house action gets no bids at auction - BBC.comMyanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi house action gets no bids at auction  BBC.com

Burma to Myanmar | South Asia@LSE - LSE HomeBurma to Myanmar | South Asia@LSE  LSE Home

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Burma Military Regime's October 9 Attack on Munglai ... - United States Mission to the United NationsStatement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Burma Military Regime's October 9 Attack on Munglai ...  United States Mission to the United Nations

Burma Refugee Committee Calls for India to provide sanctuary for Myanmar's War-Displaced Refugees - Burma News InternationalBurma Refugee Committee Calls for India to provide sanctuary for Myanmar's War-Displaced Refugees  Burma News International

Atrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

US imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma - SkuldUS imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma  Skuld

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.4 earthquake - Myanmar, 16 km north of Tachilek, Shan, on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, at 06 ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.4 earthquake - Myanmar, 16 km north of Tachilek, Shan, on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, at 06 ...  VolcanoDiscovery

A Review of Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed by Amitav Acharya - Council on Foreign RelationsA Review of Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed by Amitav Acharya  Council on Foreign Relations

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Danger Beneath Our Feet: Landmine contamination in Southeast Burma and its impacts on villagers since the 2021 ... - ReliefWebDanger Beneath Our Feet: Landmine contamination in Southeast Burma and its impacts on villagers since the 2021 ...  ReliefWeb

Myanmar: Young people attempt to flee ahead of conscription order - BBC.comMyanmar: Young people attempt to flee ahead of conscription order  BBC.com

Myanmar/Burmese Festival of Light and Water at MVCC - WKTVMyanmar/Burmese Festival of Light and Water at MVCC  WKTV

Myanmar Drivers Shift to EVs Made in China - Voice of America - VOA NewsMyanmar Drivers Shift to EVs Made in China  Voice of America - VOA News

Human Rights Groups Call on Governments to End Burma/Myanmar Military’s Access to Jet Fuel and Weapons - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectHuman Rights Groups Call on Governments to End Burma/Myanmar Military’s Access to Jet Fuel and Weapons  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

United States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region - United ... - Department of StateUnited States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region - United ...  Department of State

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Jack Jennings, P.O.W. Who Helped Build Burma Railway, Dies at 104 - The New York TimesJack Jennings, P.O.W. Who Helped Build Burma Railway, Dies at 104  The New York Times

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Fighting Erupts in Myanmar's Northern Shan State Despite China-Brokered Ceasefire - The IrrawaddyFighting Erupts in Myanmar's Northern Shan State Despite China-Brokered Ceasefire  The Irrawaddy

Video of Cambodian military convoy falsely linked to Myanmar conflict - Yahoo News UKVideo of Cambodian military convoy falsely linked to Myanmar conflict  Yahoo News UK

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Neighboring States Evaluate Relations with Weakening Burmese Military Regime - International Christian ConcernNeighboring States Evaluate Relations with Weakening Burmese Military Regime  International Christian Concern

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US Congress Pushes Myanmar Aid Debate Into Early 2024 - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Congress Pushes Myanmar Aid Debate Into Early 2024  Voice of America - VOA News

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