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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

Bangladesh detains five Rohingya Muslims who fled fighting between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-320692-bangladesh-detains-myanmar-rohingya-refugees ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2012-11-11

The United Nations calls for action to end renewed hostilities between ethnic Buddhists and Muslim Rohingya in Myanmar's western Rakhine State that have killed dozens and displaced more than 22,500.
2012-10-28

2012 Rakhine State riots: Renewed fighting between Buddhist Rakhine and Muslim Rohingya in western Burma kills three people.
2012-08-6

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits Burma.
2012-04-29

Reforms in Burma: Burma announces a mass pardon for political prisoners, including student leader Min Ko Naing.
2012-01-13

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

The United States offers its support for a proposed international commission intent on examining alleged war crimes by the military junta of Burma. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-us-canada-11015596 (BBC)] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-191700-us-to-support-un-burma-war-crimes-inquiry-official ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2010-08-18

Burma announces plans to hold its first election in 20 years on November 7.
2010-08-13