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Premier of British Columbia David Eby declares a province-wide state of emergency in response to the ongoing wildfires.
2023-08-18

A state of emergency is imposed in the Burmese town of Meiktila after at least twenty people are killed in communal violence.
2013-03-22

A state of emergency is declared in western Burma after clashes between Buddhists and Muslims.
2012-06-10

At least 20 people are killed and over three hundred houses are burned down during riots in western Burma.
2012-06-9

Bosnia declares a state of emergency as a result of the cold snap.
2012-02-5

The President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in the states of Borno, Yobe, Niger and Plateau due to violence by the Islamist sect Boko Haram.
2011-12-31

Burma has passed a law enacting conscription for both males and females.
2011-01-12

About 20,000 people flee Burma to escape fighting between the Burmese military and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army in Karen State after the recent general election.
2010-11-9

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

Burma's military junta announces the first law relating to the 2010 general election, concerning the election commission.
2010-03-9