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Six armed ethnic groups in Burma join forces, fearing they will be attacked by the military government after the general election on Sunday.
2010-11-4

Burmese authorities announce that its leader General Than Shwe will not be standing in the upcoming general election.
2010-10-28

Burma bars several areas of the country from taking part in the upcoming general election where the vote would "not be free and fair".
2010-09-16

Leaders of the Burmese junta, including Senior General Than Shwe, resign from their posts ahead of general elections in November. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-pacific-11114575 (BBC)] [http:--sify.com-news-myanmar-generals-resign-to-contest-polls-news-international-ki1uaciadei.html (Sify India)] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-193265-burma-army-reshuffle-ahead-of-vote-officials ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2010-08-27

Burma announces plans to hold its first election in 20 years on November 7.
2010-08-13

A breakaway group from the National League for Democracy in Burma registers to participate in the general election later this year.
2010-07-10

Burma's main opposition party, the National League for Democracy led by Aung San Suu Kyi, disbands after it refuses to register under new election laws.
2010-05-6

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is disappointed with Burma's military leaders for their lack of democratic progress in the run up to general elections in the country.
2010-03-26

Burma's newly announced second law relating to the 2010 general election bars anyone with a criminal conviction from participating in a political party, effectively barring Aung San Suu Kyi.
2010-03-10

Burmese military junta leader General Than Shwe urges people to make the "correct choices" in elections later this year.
2010-01-4