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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From The Hindu Archives, March 29, 1924 | Burma Council - The HinduFrom The Hindu Archives, March 29, 1924 | Burma Council  The Hindu

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Burma on the Edge | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com - Morung ExpressBurma on the Edge | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com  Morung Express

Why Burma was separated from British India - Scroll.inWhy Burma was separated from British India  Scroll.in

Ramsar representatives in the Indo-Burma region highlight emergent needs for wetland conservation - IUCNRamsar representatives in the Indo-Burma region highlight emergent needs for wetland conservation  IUCN

Myanmar country profile - BBC.comMyanmar country profile  BBC.com

Burma Independence Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateBurma Independence Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Burma after the coup: "The human rights situation is appalling" - Civil Rights DefendersBurma after the coup: "The human rights situation is appalling"  Civil Rights Defenders

Refugees’ group urges Manipur not to repatriate Myanmar nationals ’till they can safely return’ - ThePrintRefugees’ group urges Manipur not to repatriate Myanmar nationals ’till they can safely return’  ThePrint

Challenges and Perspectives of Political Parties on Democracy and Elections in Myanmar • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterChallenges and Perspectives of Political Parties on Democracy and Elections in Myanmar • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

Burnings and beheadings: Myanmar junta escalates terror tactics against its people - CNNBurnings and beheadings: Myanmar junta escalates terror tactics against its people  CNN

Beyond Khao suey: How Burma Burma is stepping on the gas - Forbes IndiaBeyond Khao suey: How Burma Burma is stepping on the gas  Forbes India

Burma Burma to invest Rs 40 crore to double its presence by 2025 - ETRetailBurma Burma to invest Rs 40 crore to double its presence by 2025  ETRetail

Burma Refugees Committee raises concern over Manipur Government's plan to release Myanmar nationals - India Today NEBurma Refugees Committee raises concern over Manipur Government's plan to release Myanmar nationals  India Today NE

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Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – how Eric Blair became George Orwell - The GuardianBurma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – how Eric Blair became George Orwell  The Guardian

Identifying and Prioritising Wetlands for Ramsar Site Designation in the Indo-Burma Region - IUCNIdentifying and Prioritising Wetlands for Ramsar Site Designation in the Indo-Burma Region  IUCN

Why the last king of Burma spent his final decades in Ratnagiri in isolation - Scroll.inWhy the last king of Burma spent his final decades in Ratnagiri in isolation  Scroll.in

Imposing Sanctions on Burma's Military Regime Three Years After the Military Coup - United States Department of State - Department of StateImposing Sanctions on Burma's Military Regime Three Years After the Military Coup - United States Department of State  Department of State

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

Atrocity Alert No. 380: Myanmar (Burma), ICJ Provisional Measures and Ethiopia - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 380: Myanmar (Burma), ICJ Provisional Measures and Ethiopia  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Scam Centres and Ceasefires: China-Myanmar Ties Since the Coup - Crisis GroupScam Centres and Ceasefires: China-Myanmar Ties Since the Coup  Crisis Group

Myanmar body urges Manipur government to not hand over refugees to Junta - The New Indian ExpressMyanmar body urges Manipur government to not hand over refugees to Junta  The New Indian Express

How is renewed violence in Myanmar affecting the Rohingya? - Al Jazeera EnglishHow is renewed violence in Myanmar affecting the Rohingya?  Al Jazeera English

"No One Thought I'd Survive": When Sam Manekshaw Cheated Death In Burma - NDTV"No One Thought I'd Survive": When Sam Manekshaw Cheated Death In Burma  NDTV

Brewing in Burma: Myanmar’s civil strife is bringing in refugees and drugs. GOI and states need to coordinat - The Times of IndiaBrewing in Burma: Myanmar’s civil strife is bringing in refugees and drugs. GOI and states need to coordinat  The Times of India

Myanmar travel advice - GOV.UKMyanmar travel advice  GOV.UK

Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers - United States ... - Department of StateExpanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers - United States ...  Department of State

Surat's Khavsa, The Gujarati Street Food With A Burmese History - Times NowSurat's Khavsa, The Gujarati Street Food With A Burmese History  Times Now

Quake info: Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - Myanmar, 36 km southeast of Hakha, Chin, on Friday, Mar 29, 2024, at 01:03 ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Light mag. 3.6 earthquake - Myanmar, 36 km southeast of Hakha, Chin, on Friday, Mar 29, 2024, at 01:03 ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – George Orwell’s Burmese days vibrantly brought to life - The GuardianBurma Sahib by Paul Theroux review – George Orwell’s Burmese days vibrantly brought to life  The Guardian

Burma Refugees Committee urges Manipur Govt to reconsider deportation plan - EastMojoBurma Refugees Committee urges Manipur Govt to reconsider deportation plan  EastMojo

United States Announces $116 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region ... - Department of StateUnited States Announces $116 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region ...  Department of State

This Burmese restaurant in Bengaluru is green and vibrant like the city - Architectural Digest IndiaThis Burmese restaurant in Bengaluru is green and vibrant like the city  Architectural Digest India

The First Anglo-Burmese War - History TodayThe First Anglo-Burmese War  History Today

Thailand delivers first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma - Fox NewsThailand delivers first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma  Fox News

Restaurant chain Burma Burma opens second location in Bengaluru - The HinduRestaurant chain Burma Burma opens second location in Bengaluru  The Hindu

The Burma Act of 2022: Promises and Pitfalls • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterThe Burma Act of 2022: Promises and Pitfalls • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

Burmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces - Fox NewsBurmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces  Fox News

Aid Begins Flowing from Thailand to Burmese Military - International Christian ConcernAid Begins Flowing from Thailand to Burmese Military  International Christian Concern

Burma Military Regime's Ongoing State of Emergency - United States Department of State - Department of StateBurma Military Regime's Ongoing State of Emergency - United States Department of State  Department of State

MYANMAR Burmese nun: 'My country's calvary, reduced to hunger by war' - AsiaNewsMYANMAR Burmese nun: 'My country's calvary, reduced to hunger by war'  AsiaNews

'Burma Sahib' Review: Orwell on Imperial Patrol - The Wall Street Journal'Burma Sahib' Review: Orwell on Imperial Patrol  The Wall Street Journal

Minorities in Burma - Minority Rights GroupMinorities in Burma  Minority Rights Group

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Situation in Burma - United States Mission to the United NationsStatement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Situation in Burma  United States Mission to the United Nations

Book Review: ‘Burma Sahib,’ by Paul Theroux - The New York TimesBook Review: ‘Burma Sahib,’ by Paul Theroux  The New York Times

Is Myanmar Still Hopeful about the NDAA Burma Act? • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterIs Myanmar Still Hopeful about the NDAA Burma Act? • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

Death of man thought to be Burma Railway last survivor - BBC.comDeath of man thought to be Burma Railway last survivor  BBC.com

Memories of Burma’s art scene in the 1970s - New MandalaMemories of Burma’s art scene in the 1970s  New Mandala

India to build £3bn fence on Myanmar border - The TelegraphIndia to build £3bn fence on Myanmar border  The Telegraph

Can Myanmar's National League for Democracy Play A Unifying Role for a Future Democratic Burma? • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterCan Myanmar's National League for Democracy Play A Unifying Role for a Future Democratic Burma? • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

Burma Sahib — Paul Theroux imagines Orwell's empire days - Financial TimesBurma Sahib — Paul Theroux imagines Orwell's empire days  Financial Times

Sanctions Against the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Concerted Pressure with Partners - United States ... - Department of StateSanctions Against the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Concerted Pressure with Partners - United States ...  Department of State

Myanmar and the Voices of a Revolution - The DiplomatMyanmar and the Voices of a Revolution  The Diplomat

Burma Regime Attack in Kachin State - United States Department of State - Department of StateBurma Regime Attack in Kachin State - United States Department of State  Department of State

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi house action gets no bids at auction - BBC.comMyanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi house action gets no bids at auction  BBC.com

Jack Jennings: Final farewell to 'hero' Burma Railway veteran - BBC.comJack Jennings: Final farewell to 'hero' Burma Railway veteran  BBC.com

Min Aung Hlaing talks tough as Myanmar’s armed forces face growing pressure - Al Jazeera EnglishMin Aung Hlaing talks tough as Myanmar’s armed forces face growing pressure  Al Jazeera English

Murder of Baptist pastor in Myanmar brings new attention to 'under-reported' war - The Christian CenturyMurder of Baptist pastor in Myanmar brings new attention to 'under-reported' war  The Christian Century

Atrocity Alert No. 374: Myanmar (Burma), Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Accountability - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 374: Myanmar (Burma), Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Accountability  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Paul Theroux discusses 'Burma Sahib,' a new novel about George Orwell - The Washington Post - The Washington PostPaul Theroux discusses 'Burma Sahib,' a new novel about George Orwell - The Washington Post  The Washington Post

Burma to Myanmar | South Asia@LSE - LSE HomeBurma to Myanmar | South Asia@LSE  LSE Home

Atrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

A Review of Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed by Amitav Acharya - Council on Foreign RelationsA Review of Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed by Amitav Acharya  Council on Foreign Relations

US imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma - SkuldUS imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma  Skuld

Bold flavours of Burma - The New Indian ExpressBold flavours of Burma  The New Indian Express

Two KNDF fighters sentenced in killing of Free Burma Rangers member - myanmar-nowTwo KNDF fighters sentenced in killing of Free Burma Rangers member  myanmar-now

Sanctioning Two State-Owned Banks and the Ministry of Defense for the Burma Military Regime's Atrocities - United ... - Department of StateSanctioning Two State-Owned Banks and the Ministry of Defense for the Burma Military Regime's Atrocities - United ...  Department of State

Burma Refugee Committee Calls for India to provide sanctuary for Myanmar's War-Displaced Refugees - Burma News InternationalBurma Refugee Committee Calls for India to provide sanctuary for Myanmar's War-Displaced Refugees  Burma News International

Danger Beneath Our Feet: Landmine contamination in Southeast Burma and its impacts on villagers since the 2021 ... - ReliefWebDanger Beneath Our Feet: Landmine contamination in Southeast Burma and its impacts on villagers since the 2021 ...  ReliefWeb

Wai Wai Nu: Justice for Burma - George W. Bush Presidential CenterWai Wai Nu: Justice for Burma  George W. Bush Presidential Center

United States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region - United ... - Department of StateUnited States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region - United ...  Department of State

Human Rights Groups Call on Governments to End Burma/Myanmar Military’s Access to Jet Fuel and Weapons - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectHuman Rights Groups Call on Governments to End Burma/Myanmar Military’s Access to Jet Fuel and Weapons  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Revolutionary Group Captures Kawt Bein Police Station, Seizes Weapons and Ammunition - Burma News InternationalRevolutionary Group Captures Kawt Bein Police Station, Seizes Weapons and Ammunition  Burma News International

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McCollum, Huizenga Establish First Ever Congressional Burma Caucus - Betty McCollumMcCollum, Huizenga Establish First Ever Congressional Burma Caucus  Betty McCollum

Is Myanmar the Frontline of a New Cold War? - Foreign Affairs MagazineIs Myanmar the Frontline of a New Cold War?  Foreign Affairs Magazine

Jack Jennings, P.O.W. Who Helped Build Burma Railway, Dies at 104 - The New York TimesJack Jennings, P.O.W. Who Helped Build Burma Railway, Dies at 104  The New York Times

Myanmar Drivers Shift to EVs Made in China - Voice of America - VOA NewsMyanmar Drivers Shift to EVs Made in China  Voice of America - VOA News

Top Gear: Burma Special - Dave - TVguide.co.ukTop Gear: Burma Special - Dave  TVguide.co.uk

Manipur’s imperial moment—When King Gharib Nawaz spread Hinduism, conquered Burma - ThePrintManipur’s imperial moment—When King Gharib Nawaz spread Hinduism, conquered Burma  ThePrint

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Atrocity Alert No. 369: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Mali - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 369: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Mali  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

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'Infernal Damnation': Sküm, Punk and the Political in Burma - LSE Home'Infernal Damnation': Sküm, Punk and the Political in Burma  LSE Home

Conscription in Myanmar Pushing Young Men to Choose Sides | FULCRUM - fulcrum.sgConscription in Myanmar Pushing Young Men to Choose Sides | FULCRUM  fulcrum.sg

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Atrocity Alert No. 372: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and the Central Sahel - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 372: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and the Central Sahel  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

The Myanmar Military is Collapsing Amidst Civil War: How Should the United States and Other Countries Prepare? - Council on Foreign RelationsThe Myanmar Military is Collapsing Amidst Civil War: How Should the United States and Other Countries Prepare?  Council on Foreign Relations

The 'Burma Baptist Chronicle' of 1963 | South Asia@LSE - LSE HomeThe 'Burma Baptist Chronicle' of 1963 | South Asia@LSE  LSE Home

Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile - BBC.comMyanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile  BBC.com

Neighboring States Evaluate Relations with Weakening Burmese Military Regime - International Christian ConcernNeighboring States Evaluate Relations with Weakening Burmese Military Regime  International Christian Concern

MyClimate researchers organise panel at Burma Studies Conference - DIISMyClimate researchers organise panel at Burma Studies Conference  DIIS

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US Congress Pushes Myanmar Aid Debate Into Early 2024 - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Congress Pushes Myanmar Aid Debate Into Early 2024  Voice of America - VOA News

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