Sources: The Australian
A train carrying liquid fuel crashes and bursts into flames in northern Burma, killing at least 25 people and injuring up to 62 others. 2012-11-9
Burmese dissident monk U Gambira, released last month from prison, is to face trial on charges breaking into and squatting in monasteries. 2012-02-19
The State Peace and Development Council military government is officially dissolved in Burma. 2011-03-30
Two large earthquakes are recorded in northeastern Burma near the borders with Laos and Thailand, killing at least two people. 2011-03-24
Burma has passed a law enacting conscription for both males and females.2011-01-12
Voters in Burma go to the polls for the Burmese general election, the first national election in twenty years, with widespread allegations of intimidation and fraud. 2010-11-7
Burma begins preparations for its controversial general elections to be held sometime later this year, by designating electoral constituencies. [http:--www.rthk.org.hk-rthk-news-englishnews-20100813-news_20100813_56_690644.htm? (Radio Television Hong Kong)] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-190757-burma-designates-constituencies-for-rare-election ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2010-08-12
A leaked United Nations report states that North Korea is exporting nuclear technology to Burma, Iran and Syria. 2010-05-28
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
The United Nations Special Rapporteur to Burma Tomas Quintana calls for investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity perpetrated against Burmese civilians. 2010-03-12