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Finland declares a state of emergency amidst an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. Prime Minister Sanna Marin says that the emergency controls will allow the government to close schools and restaurants and limit movement between regions.
2021-03-1

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe extends the national state of emergency to May 31.
2020-05-4

The La Tuna Fire continues to burn in Los Angeles, California, becoming the largest fire in the city's history at around 5,800 acres. Mayor Eric Garcetti declares a state of emergency.
2017-09-3

Latest round of sectarian clashes between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims kill at least 64 people in western Burma; 3,200 Rohingya have been displaced.
2012-10-26

Burma declares a state of emergency after several people are killed in sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims
2012-06-11

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

Burmese dissident monk U Gambira, released last month from prison, is to face trial on charges breaking into and squatting in monasteries.
2012-02-19

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

Burma's government asks Aung San Suu Kyi and her party to stop its political activities.
2011-06-29

State media in Burma warn against a boycott of the general election on Sunday, with the government threatening jail time for those encouraging a boycott.
2010-11-1