Sources: BBC
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
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
Burma jails five more dissidents on charges including associating with dissident groups abroad. 2011-02-25
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets with opposition leaders who broke away from the National League for Democracy party. 2010-12-30
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
Two ethnic Karen rebel armies in eastern Burma join forces in advance of a possible crackdown by the military government. 2010-11-12
About 20 senior military leaders in Burma, including Prime Minister Thein Sein, retire from their posts in the State Peace and Development Council to participate in the general election later this year. 2010-04-27
Burma's High Court refuses to accept a lawsuit by the National League for Democracy against the ruling State Peace and Development Council for what they allege are unfair and discriminatory election laws. 2010-03-23
Burma's Home Minister General Maung Oo says Aung San Suu Kyi will be released by November this year. 2010-01-25
Two Burmese whistleblowers are sentenced to death for leaking details of secret government visits to North Korea. 2010-01-8