Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
2007
Following fuel price hikes, monk-led protests hit Myanmar's streets; after 50,000 march in Yan-
gon in September the government brutally cracks down on this 'Saffron Revolution, killing at
least 31.
2008
Cyclone Nargis tears across the delta, killing an estimated 138,000 and leaving many more
without homes. Two days later (sticking to schedule), a referendum on constitutional reform
takes place.
2010
NLD boycott the October elections but many other parties decide to take part; few are sur-
prised when the military-backed USDP wins. Aung San Suu Kyi released in November.
2011
Myanmar achieves seventh and final step on 'roadmap to democracy' when former general
Thein Sein is sworn into office as president, heading up a quasi-civilian government.
2012
Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 other NLD candidates win parliamentary seats in by-elections.
Clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State leave hundreds dead and tens of
thousands of Rohingya displaced.
2013
On a visit to the US, Thein Sein is praised by President Obama for 'leading Mynamar in a new
direction. Inter-ethnic tensions continue with deadly clashes spreading to central Myanmar.
