Sources: The Australian
Burmese military commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing is named acting president of Myanmar after previous acting president Myint Swe takes medical leave. 2024-07-22
The Burmese National League for Democracy reelects Aung San Suu Kyi as its leader. 2013-03-10
Burma releases 500 prisoners, including at least 58 political prisoners and foreigners, in an amnesty. 2012-09-18
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is given a passport for the first time in 24 years. 2012-05-8
Than Shwe, the former head of Burma's State Peace and Development Council, retires as the head of the Myanmar military. 2011-04-4
North Korean foreign minister Pak Ui-chun arrives in Burma in the first visit since the two countries restored ties in 2007, amid worries over nuclear cooperation. 2010-07-29
Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, announces it will boycott the upcoming general elections in Burma. 2010-03-29
Thousands of soldiers participate in Burma's annual Armed Forces Day parade in Naypyidaw and are inspected by General Than Shwe who delivers a rare public address. [http:--news.bbc.co.uk-2-hi-asia-pacific-8590387.stm (BBC)] [http:--www.iol.co.za-index.php?from=rss_Asia&set_id=1&click_id=126&art_id=nw20100327115017879C958747 (IOL)]date=August 2019 [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-172917-burma-leader-issues-election-warning-at-military-parade ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2010-03-27
Burma's Supreme Court rejects an appeal by detained National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against an 18 month extension on her house arrest. 2010-02-26