Sources: BBC
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
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes the India-Burma border region. 2011-02-4
Newly released cables suggest Burma may be building missile and nuclear sites with the help of North Korea. 2010-12-10
A senior United Nations official, Vijay Nambiar, meets with Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon. 2010-11-27
About 20,000 people flee Burma to escape fighting between the Burmese military and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army in Karen State after the recent general election. 2010-11-9
At least 27 people are killed and eighty injured after oil leaks from a pipeline near the town of Pakokku in Burma. 2010-10-25
Burma announces plans to hold its first election in 20 years on November 7. 2010-08-13
Burmese Democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi turns 65, as international and domestic pressure for her release from house arrest intensify. Guards surrounding her home allow her to receive a birthday cake and a bouquet of flowers from political supporters. 2010-06-19
Three explosions occur in the former Burmese capital of Yangon during the city's Water Festival, killing at least 9 people and injuring 178. 2010-04-15