Sources: BBC
Burma frees dozens of political prisoners as part of the country's ongoing effort at political reform. 2013-07-23
A state of emergency is declared in western Burma after clashes between Buddhists and Muslims. 2012-06-10
Two large earthquakes are recorded in northeastern Burma near the borders with Laos and Thailand, killing at least two people. 2011-03-24
An ally of outgoing Burmese ruler General Than Shwe resigns two weeks into the new parliament. 2011-02-16
Lawmakers in Burma elect two out of three Vice Presidents, one of whom will become the President. 2011-02-3
Crowds gather at the headquarters of the National League for Democracy headquarters in Rangoon, Burma, in anticipation of the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. 2010-11-12
Leaders of the Burmese junta, including Senior General Than Shwe, resign from their posts ahead of general elections in November. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-pacific-11114575 (BBC)] [http:--sify.com-news-myanmar-generals-resign-to-contest-polls-news-international-ki1uaciadei.html (Sify India)] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-193265-burma-army-reshuffle-ahead-of-vote-officials ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2010-08-27
The Burmese authorities announce thirteen new campaigning rules for the general election in November. 2010-08-19
A leaked United Nations report states that North Korea is exporting nuclear technology to Burma, Iran and Syria. 2010-05-28
Burma's leader General Than Shwe says the general elections will be held "soon". 2010-02-12