Sources: BBC
A Buddhist monk accused of inciting violence against Muslims in Burma says he is joining forces with the Bodu Bala Sena group in Sri Lanka in order to combat a "serious threat from jihadist groups". 2014-09-28
Two Chinese workers are kidnapped from a controversial copper mine in Burma by activists. 2014-05-19
Burma says it will not allow the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to set up a liaison office in the country, following protests against the plan. 2012-10-15
The Burmese government appeals for "understanding" after rare protests in Mandalay and Yangon over power shortages. 2012-05-22
The European Union opens an office in Burma in recognition of recent democratic reforms. 2012-04-28
Burmese protest leader U Gambira is released by authorities in Yangon after being held overnight. 2012-02-11
Burma accuses the Kachin Independence Army of starting deadly fighting near the Chinese border. 2011-06-18
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
Opposition parties in Burma accuse the military junta of "cheating" and "threatening" voters ahead of the general election on Sunday. 2010-11-6
About 20 senior military leaders in Burma, including Prime Minister Thein Sein, retire from their posts in the State Peace and Development Council to participate in the general election later this year. 2010-04-27