Sources: BBC
The Government of Burma apologises to Buddhist monks injured in a protest outside a copper mine last month. 2012-12-8
A strong earthquake with the magnitude 6.8 hits northern Burma, killing at least 12 people. 2012-11-11
2012 Rakhine State riots: Renewed fighting between Buddhist Rakhine and Muslim Rohingya in western Burma kills three people. 2012-08-6
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
Burma declares a state of emergency after several people are killed in sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims 2012-06-11
The military-backed civilian government of Burma (Myanmar) marks the anniversary of the country's independence by commuting prison sentences and releasing more than thirty prisoners. 2012-01-4
Burmese state media say rebels in the northeast of the country killed seven workers from a Chinese-backed hydroelectric power project. 2011-08-5
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
Burma announces plans to hold its first election in 20 years on November 7. 2010-08-13
Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, announces it will boycott the upcoming general elections in Burma. 2010-03-29