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Burmese President Thein Sein meets representative from the Karen National Union, in an attempt to end one of the world's longest running civil conflicts.
2012-04-7

Reforms in Burma: Burma announces a mass pardon for political prisoners, including student leader Min Ko Naing.
2012-01-13

China calls on Myanmar to protect interests of Chinese companies after President Thein Sein halted the controversial Chinese-backed Myitsone Dam project.
2011-10-1

Burmese state media say rebels in the northeast of the country killed seven workers from a Chinese-backed hydroelectric power project.
2011-08-5

Recently freed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi criticizes the recent elections in Burma, but calls for dialogue with Myanmar government and pledges to keep working toward restoring democracy and improving human rights in Myanmar. [http:--edition.cnn.com-2010-WORLD-asiapcf-11-15-myanmar.suu.kyi- (CNN)] [http:--www.theaustralian.com.au-news-world-aung-san-suu-kyi-vows-to-probe-burmese-election-rorts-story-e6frg6so-1225954027125 ("The Australian") ]
2010-11-15

Burmese military ruler General Than Shwe begins a five-day visit to India.
2010-07-25

Seven countries who have faced accusations of human rights violations win three-year seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council in an uncontested election.
2010-05-13

A senior U.S. official, Kurt M. Campbell, meets with Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
2010-05-10