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Burma frees dozens of political prisoners as part of the country's ongoing effort at political reform.
2013-07-23

Dissident soldiers seize the ministry of information in Asmara, Eritrea, forcing state media to call for the release of political prisoners. Other buildings are also surrounded while television and radio later went off air. The apparent coup attempt against President Isaias Afewerki reportedly fails.
2013-01-21

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 comedian, actor and dissident Zarganar is released as part of an amnesty by the government of Myanmar for over 6,000 dissidents.
2011-10-12

More than 30 political prisoners go on hunger strike at Insein Prison in Burma to protest against their treatment.
2011-05-24

Burma begins to release thousands of prisoners in a general amnesty, though few political prisoners are released.
2011-05-17

A woman becomes the first person to be jailed for violating a ban on non-recyclable plastic bags in Mandalay, Burma. [http:--www.straitstimes.com-BreakingNews-SEAsia-Story-STIStory_649610.html ("Straits Times")]date=August 2019
2011-03-26

Opposition parties in Burma accuse the military junta of "cheating" and "threatening" voters ahead of the general election on Sunday.
2010-11-6

The Supreme Court in Burma agrees to hear an appeal by Aung San Suu Kyi against her house arrest.
2010-10-8

A leaked United Nations report states that North Korea is exporting nuclear technology to Burma, Iran and Syria.
2010-05-28