Sources: The Australian
Military aircraft in Burma target rebel held areas in Kachin State; the government later confirms the operation. 2013-01-2
Burma's state television airs the first memorial ceremony in over 20 years for Aung San – the father of Aung San Suu Kyi – who led the country to its independence. 2012-07-19
British Prime Minister David Cameron makes a historic visit to Burma (Myanmar), becoming the first British Prime Minister to visit that country. 2012-04-13
Media censorship laws in Burma relating to sport, entertainment, lottery and fairytales are eased slightly, though restrictions on news titles remain. 2011-06-11
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
An ally of outgoing Burmese ruler General Than Shwe resigns two weeks into the new parliament. 2011-02-16
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 pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi announces that she will boycott next month's general election. 2010-10-14
Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, announces it will boycott the upcoming general elections in Burma. 2010-03-29
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