When was myanmar established

U Maung Maung Kha formed a government as prime minister on November 9, Government troops clashed with BCP rebels near Panglong in northeast Burma on April 6, , resulting in the deaths of 83 rebels and 27 government soldiers.

BCP rebels attacked government troops near the Hsi-Hsiwan mountains on November 16, , and government troops counter-attacked on November 19, Some 6, Burmese fled as refugees to China in January Government troops and police suppressed riots in Rangoon on March , , resulting in the deaths of some individuals. Government police clashed with demonstrators in Rangoon on June , , resulting in the deaths of six policemen and demonstrators.

The government imposed martial law in Rangoon on August 3, Government troops and demonstrators clashed in Rangoon on August , , resulting in the deaths of some 3, individuals. The governments of Japan and West Germany imposed economic sanctions suspension of economic assistance against the government on August 31, Government troops and demonstrators clashed in South Okkapala on September , , resulting in the deaths of some individuals. Some 10, Burmese fled as refugees to Thailand.

The European Community EC imposed economic sanctions suspension of economic assistance against the government on September 28, BCP rebels killed government soldiers near Kutkai on December 13, The BCP rebellion collapsed on March 31, The SLORC, which had won only ten seats in the parliamentary elections, nullified the results of the legislative elections.

Government troops fired on demonstrators in Mandalay on August 8, , resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The Chinese government provided military assistance weapons and ammunition in support of the Myanmar government between August 10, and February 5, The European Community EC imposed military sanctions arms embargo against the government beginning on July 29, The Japanese government lifted economic sanctions against the government in Several pro-democracy activists were convicted and sentenced to prison terms on August 31, European Union EU foreign ministers confirmed military sanctions arms embargo and imposed economic sanctions suspension of economic assistance against Burma on October 28, At least three individuals were killed in inter-religious violence Buddhist and Muslim in Mandalay on March 16, The government declared a state-of-emergency on May 20, On September 22, , U.

Some Muslims were killed in anti-Muslim violence in Taungoo on May , The military junta released 14 political dissidents from prison on August 9, Saw Aung San Suu Kyi was arrested and imprisoned on May 31, , and she was placed under house arrest in September Prime Minister Khin Nyunt was replaced by Lt. General Soe Win on October 20, On May 7, , 21 individuals were killed in a bombing in Rangoon. Former Prime Minister Khin Nyunt was convicted of corruption and bribery, and he was sentenced to 44 years in prison on July 22, On August 31, , U.

President George W. Bush condemned the military government of Myanmar for the recent arrest of political dissidents. Some 30 individuals were killed during demonstrations in Rangoon on September , The Australian government imposed economic sanctions travel ban and financial restrictions against leaders of the Myanmar government in October Myanmar's media have seen a gradual easing of strict state controls since But media freedom has not been a priority for the democratically elected government that took office in , says Reporters Without Borders.

The state still controls the main broadcasters and publications, and self-censorship is commonly practised. Travel Episodes - Road to Mandalay. Min Aung Hlaing seized power in a military coup in Image source, Getty Images.

Rakhine State and Rakhine National. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, adopted a new state flag on 21 October The new flag was introduced along with implementing changes to the country's name, which were laid out in the Constitution. The design of the flag has three horizontal stripes of yellow, green and red with a five-pointed white star in the middle.

The three colours of the stripes are meant to symbolise solidarity, peace and tranquility, and courage and decisiveness.

The State Seal. The distinguishing features of the State Seal are as follows At the center of the State Seal is a pinion with fourteen equal-sized cogs on which the map of Myanmar is superimposed. The pinion and the map are encircled with two ears of paddy. The ears of paddy are flanked on each side by an artistic Myanmar Lion. The lion on the right side faces towards the right and the one on the left side faces towards the left. The words "The Union of Myanmar" are inscribed in Myanmar below the lions and the ears of paddy.

At the top of the State Seal is a star with five vertices. Myanmar floral designs are etched on either side of the ears of paddy and the star. Myanmar National Anthem Orchestra Vocal. We shall always love Myanmar, Land of our forefathers. We fight and give our lives For our union. For her we responsibly shoulder the task, Standing as one in duty to our precious land. Towards a New Modern Developed Nation. The State Peace and Development Council is undertaking systematic plans and striving for building a new modern developed nation after laying down the following specific political, economic and social objectives A State attains some of its national objectives by adopting and implementing its domestic policies.

However as it is interrelated with other states, it becomes necessary to adopt policies that would persuade other states to react favorably. To attain such objectives, a state needs to establish diplomatic relations with other states and work in concert towards joint resolutions and cooperative implementations of common issues.

He proposes to hold convention in on drafting new constitution as part of "road map" to democracy. The convention adjourns in July. He is placed under house arrest. Dozens of activists are arrested. Buddhist monks hold a series of anti-government protests. Aung San Suu Kyi is allowed to leave her house to greet monks demonstrating in Rangoon. It is her first public appearance since Monks are absent, after thousands are reportedly rounded up.

After some delay, UN Security Council deplores military crackdown on peaceful protesters. State media blame "insurgent destructionists", including ethnic Karen rebels. Some estimates put the death toll as high as , Referendum on new constitution proceeds amid humanitarian crisis following cyclone. Myanmar denies the minority's existence. Several hundred Rohingyas are subsequently rescued from boats off the coast of Indonesia.

Myanmar says it was notable given his seniority. UN and aid agencies say hundreds of thousands in the Irrawaddy Delta still need assistance a year after Cyclone Nargis. The UN says Myanmar now allows it to bring in all the staff it needs. The initial sentence of three years' imprisonment is commuted to 18 months' house arrest.