Sources: The Australian
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
Jailed Islamist cleric Abu Bakar Bashir threatens to wage war in Burma following alleged abuses by Buddhists against the country's Rohingya people by the Tatmadaw, in a letter to Burmese president Thein Sein. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-305976-ji-founder-threatens-myanmar ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2012-08-4
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is given a passport for the first time in 24 years. 2012-05-8
Officials in Burma order the military to stop offensives in ethnic minority areas. 2012-01-17
Than Shwe, the former head of Burma's State Peace and Development Council, retires as the head of the Myanmar military. 2011-04-4
At least 25 people are killed and 250 injured following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Yingjiang County, Yunnan province, China, near the Burma border. 2011-03-10
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi announces that she will boycott next month's general election. 2010-10-14
Burma announces plans to hold its first election in 20 years on November 7. 2010-08-13
Burma's leader General Than Shwe says the general elections will be held "soon". 2010-02-12
Burma's Supreme Court hears a last appeal against the house arrest of detained National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 2010-01-18