Burma(Myanmar)

Country Burma(Myanmar)
Capital Naypyidaw
Continent Asia(Southeast Asia)
Currency Kyat(MMK)
Languages Burmese, Jingpho, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine & Shan

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Introduction

Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth was attained in 1948. Gen. NE WIN dominated the government from 1962 to 1988, first as military ruler, then as self-appointed president, and later as political kingpin. In September 1988, the military deposed NE WIN and established a new ruling junta. Despite multiparty legislative elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party - the National League for Democracy (NLD) - winning a landslide victory, the junta refused to hand over power. NLD leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG SAN SUU KYI, who was under house arrest from 1989 to 1995 and 2000 to 2002, was imprisoned in May 2003 and subsequently transferred to house arrest. After the ruling junta in August 2007 unexpectedly increased fuel prices, tens of thousands of Burmese marched in protest, led by prodemocracy activists and Buddhist monks. In late September 2007, the government brutally suppressed the protests, killing at least 13 people and arresting thousands for participating in the demonstrations. Since then, the regime has continued to raid homes and monasteries and arrest persons suspected of participating in the pro-democracy protests. The junta appointed Labor Minister AUNG KYI in October 2007 as liaison to AUNG SAN SUU KYI, who remains under house arrest and only recently gained the opportunity for limited communication with NLD leaders. Burma in early May 2008 was struck by Cyclone Nargis which official estimates claimed left over 80,000 dead and 50,000 injured. Despite this tragedy, the junta proceeded with its May constitutional referendum, the first vote in Burma since 1990, setting the stage for the 2010 parliamentary elections. AUNG SAN SUU KYI's house arrest was due to end in May 2009, but was extended for eighteen months after she was convicted for violating the terms of her house arrest.

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Burma(Myanmar) - Wikipedia
Burma(Myanmar) - CIA World Fact Book
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Burma(Myanmar) - Timeline - BBC

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Violence in Burma - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Violence in Burma  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The Hindu Made of Chennai conducts food trail through Burma Nagar - The HinduThe Hindu Made of Chennai conducts food trail through Burma Nagar  The Hindu

Atrocity Alert No. 449: Myanmar (Burma), Ukraine and North Korea - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 449: Myanmar (Burma), Ukraine and North Korea  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

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Myanmar (Burma) travel - Lonely PlanetMyanmar (Burma) travel  Lonely Planet

Civil War in Myanmar | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsCivil War in Myanmar | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

The Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative launches Strategic Plan to support the wise use of wetlands - International Union for Conservation of NatureThe Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative launches Strategic Plan to support the wise use of wetlands  International Union for Conservation of Nature

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The Current Situation in Burma - usip.orgThe Current Situation in Burma  usip.org

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Remembering the second world war’s Burma campaign with the descendants of Japanese fighters on the 80th anniversary of VJ day - The ConversationRemembering the second world war’s Burma campaign with the descendants of Japanese fighters on the 80th anniversary of VJ day  The Conversation

Beyond Burma: How the Forgotten Army turned jungle defeat into victory over Japan - The TelegraphBeyond Burma: How the Forgotten Army turned jungle defeat into victory over Japan  The Telegraph

Junta and militia coerce locals to serve as porters in Kawnglanghpu - Burma News InternationalJunta and militia coerce locals to serve as porters in Kawnglanghpu  Burma News International

Satellite Data Show Motion of Burma Earthquakes - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Satellite Data Show Motion of Burma Earthquakes  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Why the Trump Administration Should Engage on Burma Now – and How - Just SecurityWhy the Trump Administration Should Engage on Burma Now – and How  Just Security

This book examines the 1988 student movement against autocracy in Burma (and Indo-Burmese relations) - Scroll.inThis book examines the 1988 student movement against autocracy in Burma (and Indo-Burmese relations)  Scroll.in

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A new dessert menu at Burma Burma - The HinduA new dessert menu at Burma Burma  The Hindu

Burmese Thingyan in Hyderabad at Burma Burma - The HinduBurmese Thingyan in Hyderabad at Burma Burma  The Hindu

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Burma Resistance Forces Struggle Against Advancing Drone Technology - eng.mizzima.comBurma Resistance Forces Struggle Against Advancing Drone Technology  eng.mizzima.com

Global Centre Country Advocacy: Myanmar (Burma) - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectGlobal Centre Country Advocacy: Myanmar (Burma)  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

$10B Lost: US Cracks Down on Burma and Cambodia Crypto Scam Networks - Blockonomi$10B Lost: US Cracks Down on Burma and Cambodia Crypto Scam Networks  Blockonomi

The Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) finalises regional strategic plan on wetlands - International Union for Conservation of NatureThe Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) finalises regional strategic plan on wetlands  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Myanmar/Burma 2025: Challenges & Opportunities - Asia SocietyMyanmar/Burma 2025: Challenges & Opportunities  Asia Society

Indian Security Forces Massacre Burmese Resistance Functionaries - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIndian Security Forces Massacre Burmese Resistance Functionaries  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

HIV and TB Overview: Burma - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Burma  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Junta airstrikes kill 4 civilians in Wetlet Township villages - Burma News InternationalJunta airstrikes kill 4 civilians in Wetlet Township villages  Burma News International

My Reflections on Bitcoin as Freedom Money in Thailand & Burma - Human Rights FoundationMy Reflections on Bitcoin as Freedom Money in Thailand & Burma  Human Rights Foundation

Looking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N. - NPRLooking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N.  NPR

U.S. Treasury Cracks Down on Southeast Asia Scam Hubs With New Sanctions - World Casino NewsU.S. Treasury Cracks Down on Southeast Asia Scam Hubs With New Sanctions  World Casino News

Atrocity Alert No. 422: Sudan, Myanmar (Burma) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 422: Sudan, Myanmar (Burma) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies - National Army MuseumBeyond Burma: Forgotten Armies  National Army Museum

Atrocity Alert No. 442: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Belarus - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 442: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Belarus  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Meeks, McCaul, Bera, Huizenga Introduce Burma GAP Act - House.govMeeks, McCaul, Bera, Huizenga Introduce Burma GAP Act  House.gov

Atrocity Alert No. 436: Haiti, Myanmar (Burma) and Syria - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 436: Haiti, Myanmar (Burma) and Syria  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

M 7.7 - 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake - USGS (.gov)M 7.7 - 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake  USGS (.gov)

Myanmar (Burma) - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectMyanmar (Burma)  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Supershear Earthquake in Burma Shifted Ground 20 Feet – Satellites Captured It All - SciTechDailySupershear Earthquake in Burma Shifted Ground 20 Feet – Satellites Captured It All  SciTechDaily

Why TPS Matters: Voices from Burma (Myanmar) in the United States - U.S. Committee for Refugees and ImmigrantsWhy TPS Matters: Voices from Burma (Myanmar) in the United States  U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Atrocity Alert No. 428: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 428: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Burma Burma — an ode to the heartland of Myanmar - The HinduBurma Burma — an ode to the heartland of Myanmar  The Hindu

“The world has failed Burma”: Son of imprisoned Nobel laureate calls for action at Yale - Yale Daily News“The world has failed Burma”: Son of imprisoned Nobel laureate calls for action at Yale  Yale Daily News

Attacks on Health Care in Myanmar: 20 August-02 September 2025 - ReliefWebAttacks on Health Care in Myanmar: 20 August-02 September 2025  ReliefWeb

Myanmar country profile - BBCMyanmar country profile  BBC

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Scamland Myanmar: how conflict and crime syndicates built a global fraud industry - ASPIScamland Myanmar: how conflict and crime syndicates built a global fraud industry  ASPI

Atrocity Alert No. 438: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Mali and Myanmar (Burma) - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 438: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Mali and Myanmar (Burma)  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

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Ceremony to remember Isle of Man Burma Star veterans - BBCCeremony to remember Isle of Man Burma Star veterans  BBC

Leading with compassion: Burma needs our support - George W. Bush Presidential CenterLeading with compassion: Burma needs our support  George W. Bush Presidential Center

Carlisle museum to host WW2 lecture day on Burma campaign - Cumbria News and StarCarlisle museum to host WW2 lecture day on Burma campaign  Cumbria News and Star

Burma Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Burma Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Myanmar civil war: a quick guide to the conflict - The GuardianMyanmar civil war: a quick guide to the conflict  The Guardian

Trump’s funding block hits program for Burmese students, scholars - VOA - Voice of America English NewsTrump’s funding block hits program for Burmese students, scholars  VOA - Voice of America English News

Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life to host Burma lecture day - Cumbria CrackCumbria’s Museum of Military Life to host Burma lecture day  Cumbria Crack

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From Burma to Nashville: Tual’s Story of Displacement, Accompaniment, and Giving Back - Jesuit Refugee Service USAFrom Burma to Nashville: Tual’s Story of Displacement, Accompaniment, and Giving Back  Jesuit Refugee Service USA

Burma War: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Civilian Government Seeks Recognition - Modern DiplomacyBurma War: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Civilian Government Seeks Recognition  Modern Diplomacy

A Catholic mission amid Burma's war - The PillarA Catholic mission amid Burma's war  The Pillar

Rethinking US Myanmar Policy in a Second Trump Administration - Stimson CenterRethinking US Myanmar Policy in a Second Trump Administration  Stimson Center

PRESS RELEASE: MiLEAP and The Burma Center Celebrate More Than $100K OST Investment to Advance Learning and Strengthen Connections for Students in Southwest Michigan - State of Michigan (.gov)PRESS RELEASE: MiLEAP and The Burma Center Celebrate More Than $100K OST Investment to Advance Learning and Strengthen Connections for Students in Southwest Michigan  State of Michigan (.gov)

Atrocity Alert No. 420: Myanmar (Burma), Syria and Forced Labor - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 420: Myanmar (Burma), Syria and Forced Labor  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Facts about Burmese in the U.S. - Pew Research CenterFacts about Burmese in the U.S.  Pew Research Center

Imperial Entanglement: Burmese Pilots in the Battle of Britain? - The London School of Economics and Political ScienceImperial Entanglement: Burmese Pilots in the Battle of Britain?  The London School of Economics and Political Science

How the Aftermath of Burma’s Earthquake May Impact Mass Atrocities - United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumHow the Aftermath of Burma’s Earthquake May Impact Mass Atrocities  United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Junta flotilla’s attacks along Ayeyarwady River kill 11 civilians - Burma News InternationalJunta flotilla’s attacks along Ayeyarwady River kill 11 civilians  Burma News International

Leaving Independent Burma Behind - History TodayLeaving Independent Burma Behind  History Today

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Lay Kay Kaw residents face another wave of displacement - Burma News InternationalLay Kay Kaw residents face another wave of displacement  Burma News International

When the United Nations Actually Mattered: Remembering the Burmese Schoolteacher who Ran the U.N. in its Glory Days - Keen On AmericaWhen the United Nations Actually Mattered: Remembering the Burmese Schoolteacher who Ran the U.N. in its Glory Days  Keen On America

Elephant Burma arrives at new home in Australia - Auckland ZooElephant Burma arrives at new home in Australia  Auckland Zoo

Burmese refugee dies after discharge from shut US-funded clinic, says family - ReutersBurmese refugee dies after discharge from shut US-funded clinic, says family  Reuters

Beyond the Camp: A Refugee Family’s Journey from Burma to the Chicago Suburbs - World ReliefBeyond the Camp: A Refugee Family’s Journey from Burma to the Chicago Suburbs  World Relief

Rangoon, Burma: The International School Yangon: 2025 Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Rangoon, Burma: The International School Yangon: 2025 Fact Sheet  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

How Indians Helped China Resist Japanese Aggression – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewHow Indians Helped China Resist Japanese Aggression – Analysis  Eurasia Review

Religious Freedom Under Attack in Burma - VOA - Voice of America English NewsReligious Freedom Under Attack in Burma  VOA - Voice of America English News

Atrocity Alert No. 416: Ethiopia, Myanmar (Burma) and Food Insecurity - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 416: Ethiopia, Myanmar (Burma) and Food Insecurity  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

The Burma uprising of 1988 - BBCThe Burma uprising of 1988  BBC

Burma Burma, an exclusive Burmese restaurant opens in Hyderabad - The HinduBurma Burma, an exclusive Burmese restaurant opens in Hyderabad  The Hindu

Burma Marks Four Years of Misery Under Military Rule - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBurma Marks Four Years of Misery Under Military Rule  VOA - Voice of America English News

Religious Persecution in Burma Is Becoming a Regional Crisis | Opinion - NewsweekReligious Persecution in Burma Is Becoming a Regional Crisis | Opinion  Newsweek

Farewell to Burma, the Matriarch of Helen Brach Primate House - Lincoln Park ZooFarewell to Burma, the Matriarch of Helen Brach Primate House  Lincoln Park Zoo

The Catholic Church and the Humanitarian Crisis in Burma’s War - National Catholic RegisterThe Catholic Church and the Humanitarian Crisis in Burma’s War  National Catholic Register

Burma - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 - Myanmar - ReliefWebBurma - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 - Myanmar  ReliefWeb

AA Repels Myanmar Junta Counteroffensive Near Magwe-Rakhine Border - The Irrawaddy - Covering Burma and Southeast AsiaAA Repels Myanmar Junta Counteroffensive Near Magwe-Rakhine Border  The Irrawaddy - Covering Burma and Southeast Asia

How the Tamil link with Burma has endured down the years - The HinduHow the Tamil link with Burma has endured down the years  The Hindu

Screenshot of operational aftershock forecast for Burma - USGS (.gov)Screenshot of operational aftershock forecast for Burma  USGS (.gov)

Dyer: With Burma on the brink, fragmentation looms - London Free PressDyer: With Burma on the brink, fragmentation looms  London Free Press

Indo-Burma countries highlight the importance of wetlands through International Day celebrations - International Union for Conservation of NatureIndo-Burma countries highlight the importance of wetlands through International Day celebrations  International Union for Conservation of Nature

James Fenton: Burma Star veteran recalls 'godsend' of VJ Day - BBCJames Fenton: Burma Star veteran recalls 'godsend' of VJ Day  BBC

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A Ne Win situation: Burma’s three demonetizations - MintA Ne Win situation: Burma’s three demonetizations  Mint

Scamming From Burma - Wilson CenterScamming From Burma  Wilson Center

Burma on the brink of ousting the military? - bangkokpost.comBurma on the brink of ousting the military?  bangkokpost.com