Sources: BBC
Buddhist mobs in western Myanmar reportedly target foreign aid groups and workers in reaction to supposedly disrespectful treatment of a Buddhist flag. 2014-03-28
Barack Obama becomes the first sitting US President to visit Burma, meeting both Burmese President Thein Sein and National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 2012-11-19
Burmese protest leader U Gambira is released by authorities in Yangon after being held overnight. 2012-02-11
At least 15 people are killed and dozens injured in an explosion in the Burmese city of Rangoon. 2011-12-29
China calls on Myanmar to protect interests of Chinese companies after President Thein Sein halted the controversial Chinese-backed Myitsone Dam project. 2011-10-1
Burma is to swear in a new President within two days, marking a transfer from military to civilian government. 2011-03-29
Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy calls for talks with Western nations about possible changes to sanctions against Burma. 2011-02-8
Recently freed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi criticizes the recent elections in Burma, but calls for dialogue with Myanmar government and pledges to keep working toward restoring democracy and improving human rights in Myanmar. [http:--edition.cnn.com-2010-WORLD-asiapcf-11-15-myanmar.suu.kyi- (CNN)] [http:--www.theaustralian.com.au-news-world-aung-san-suu-kyi-vows-to-probe-burmese-election-rorts-story-e6frg6so-1225954027125 ("The Australian") ]2010-11-15
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi announces that she will boycott next month's general election. 2010-10-14