2009 Event Tracker

Date	Type	Group	Details of the event
2009.12.31	Government	SPDC	Strategic cabinet Chaired by Gen. General Than Shwe meet in Naypyidaw to elaborate plans for elections
2009.12.30	New Parties	Burma Affairs Forum	Press Conference
2009.12.21	Government	MAS	Military Affairs Security (MAS) authorities in Lashio, capital of Shan State North, have ordered local authorities to collect lists of members of political parties in Lashio who contested in the 1990 elections, according to reliable sources from the town. The MAS has demanded that the list be compiled with the names of the political parties, their current membership and details of existing members.
2009.12.21	Government	MAS	Opposition party members in Burma are being forced to divulge personal details about their families and jobs to intelligence officers, reportedly on instruction from senior government officials.
2009.12.21	Pro-Govt	NUP	Members of the NUP have started campaigning for support in Mudon Township, Mon State and have been lobbying for support according to local residents.
2009.12.21-31	Government	SPDC	Burmese military authorities have tasked two Muslim businessmen from Rangoon to mobilize the Muslim community in Maungdaw Township in the Rakhine State to support the National Unity Party (NUP) in the forthcoming 2010 election
2009.12.21	Government	USDA	The Minister for Industry and member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), U Aung Thaung met with local Shan community elders and members of social organizations in a bid to win support for the 2010 elections
2009.12.19-20	International	China	Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping visited Myanmar as part of a 4 nation tour, meet Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and Senior General Than Shwe
2009.12.19	New Parties	NPL	Third Force
2009.12.18	International	Japan	Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso agreed to accept 30 Burmese refugees to Japan in the fiscal year 2010.
2009.12.16	Terrorist		A bomb planted at a fair celebrating the ethnic Karen minority's New Year holiday in Hpa-pun in northern Karen state killed seven people and wounded 11 others, state media reported.
2009.12.16	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed to meet three senior executives in the National League for Democracy (NLD) for the first time in several years and calls for a reorganization of the party's aging Central Executive Committee (CEC).
2009.12.14-18	Pro-Junta	Myanmar Muslim Organization	Myanmar Muslim Organization which was established by the military government 11 members from Maungdaw, Buthidaung and Kyauktaw Townships of Rakhine State is due to visit Rangoon soon for training to prepare them for the forthcoming 2010 general elections
2009.12.14	International	UN	New York Based Inner city press publishes and article that the UN's Myanmar portfolio will be handled by chief of staff Vijay Nambiar, replacing Ibrahim Gambari has been reassigned to Darfur
2009.12.14-18	Government	VPDC	Local Village Peace and Development Council (VPDC) authorities in Hlaing, South Dagon and Thongwa townships in Rangoon Division have started campaigns to scrutinize and compile lists of eligible voters for the upcoming 2010 election according to the local residents there.
2009.12.09	Opposition	NLD	Third meeting in three months between Aung San Suu Kyi and the junta's liaison officer Aung Gyi
2009.12.09	Opposition	SPDC	The government published a commentary in the state-run New Light of Myanmar saying that Aung San Suu Kyi's letters “are designed to tarnish the image of the ruling government.”
2009.12.07-08	Government	SPDC	At a recent meeting, Major General Thaung Aye, Commander of the Western Regional Command, directed local officials at district and township level including administrations and police forces across the state to raise funds and undertake security preparations for the forthcoming election, according to an official from the Rakhine State’s Peace and Development Council.
2009.12.07-18	Ethnic	SSN-A	SSA-N held meetings with members of its armed forces to explain the border guard force proposal
2009.12.04	Ethnic	Kokang Army	The Kokang Army in Shan State (North) Special Region-1 in Northeast Burma was formed into frontier forces by the government
2009.12.03	International	EU	The European Union will begin "sustained political dialogue" with Burma following the thawing of relations between the junta-led nation and the US, the regional bloc’s ambassador said.
2009.12	New Parties	DP	The Democratic Party has started Door to Door campaigns in 8 townships in Rangoon Division (Twante, Thone Gwa, Seikgyi Khanaungto, Kyimyindine, South Dagon, North Dagon, South Okkalapa, Yankin townships).
2009.12	Ethnic	KSPP	The Kachin State Progressive Party (KSPP) led by former leaders of Kachin ceasefire groups' have begun their pre-election campaigns in major townships of the Kachin State. The KSPP party campaigns are now underway in Myitkyina, Waing-Maw, Puta-O, Naungmong,Ma-chambaw, Kaung-lanphu, Ingyan-yang, Pharkant, Ta-naing, Moe-nyin, Moegaung, Bahmo, Moe-mauk, Shwe-gu townships.
2009.12	Ethnic	MNPCP	Two Mon surrendered armed groups led by Nai Aung Naing and Nai Shaung (Rehmonya) merged into one for the purpose of recruiting a local militia under their command and in control of the Burmese Army to form the Mon National Peace Council Party (MNPCP)
2009.12.01-04	Pro-Govt	NUP	The NUP campaigned in northern Maungdaw where they are providing colour-coded Citizens Scrutiny Cards (CRCs) free of charge
2009.12	Government	SPDC	While conducting volunteer fire fighting training programmes, the Burmese military regime has included instruction on the 2008 constitution to the trainees of the fire department in Kalemyo District, Sagaing Division in Western Burma. The trainers told them to campaign for government candidates among civilians for the forthcoming 2010 general elections, and instructed them on the election chapter in the 2008 constitution.
2009.11.26-30	Pro-Govt	NUP	The National Unity Party campaigned in southern Maungdaw; Inndin, Kyaukpundu (Sitarpawrika), Myinthlut (Mayrulla) andThawinchaung (Bossara).
2009.11.26	Pro-Govt	NUP	The National Unity Party has started campaigning for the 2010 elections in southern Maungdaw with the support of the Township Peace and Development Council, the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) and Swarn-arr-shin. the NUP started campaigning at the Burma Border Security Force (Na-Sa-Ka) sector No.8 with the help of the authorities. They distributed 20 kgs of rice, one kilogram of edible oil and one longyi (Sarong) to each family.
2009.11.23	Ethnic	Chin National Council in exile	The Chin National Council in exile said it supports the stand taken by the National League for Democracy on the junta’s elections and its roadmap as a whole; but it will urge voters to selectively vote for pro-democracy candidates, should the regime continue with the polls despite widespread opposition.
2009.11.20	Government	USDA	The USDA’s election campaign kicked off with a tour through Kaw Palaing, Kaw Soi, Kaw Sak, Tarana and Dhamasa Mon villages in Kyaikmaraw, Mon State and Kawkareik Township in the Karen State; promising development, health care and education and urging people to support and vote for the USDA in the upcoming elections. The USDA campaign group is led by Minn Lun Aung, USDA secretary of Kyaikmaraw (Kyaikmayaw) Township, followed by U Aung Myo, the former township educational department in charge and U Sein Hlaing.
2009.11.19-21	Government	SPDC	Burmese military authorities are preparing to issue a green coloured card to local Muslims living in the urban areas of Maungdaw District in western Burma's Rakhine State ahead of the 2010 election, Director General of Immigration, Colonel Maung Maung Than had visited Maungdaw.
2009.11.18	New Parties	Myanmar Egress and Ethnic	The Rangoon based civil society group “Myanmar Egress" has recently been lobbying ethnic minority groups to take part in the 2010 Elections according to Yangon sources. At a recent meeting held at the groups’ head-office on 18 November, Egress officials met with members from Rakhine Thaya, Rakhine Womens’ Association, Rakhine Literary and Cultural Association, Rakhine Maung-Mei Association and emphasized the importance and participation of Rakhine nationals and groups in the political process as well as the upcoming election.
2009.11.15	International	USA	US President Obama met PM Thein Sein during a US - Southeast Asian nations summit on the sidelines of APEC in Singapore
2009.11.14	Government	SPDC	The Tactical Operation Commander (TOC) stationed in Buthidaung Town has ordered the Village Peace and Development Council (VPDC) Chairmen of Maungdaw and Buthidaung Townships on November 14 to send youths to the concerned Na-sa-ka area for ‘Fire Service’ training 15 youths from each village to the concerned Na-sa-ka area by 20 November training for the 2010 election on how to get support from local
2009.11.14	Ethnic	UWSA	Wa Army leaders met junta’s top military leaders in Tanyang to discuss the Border Guard Force issue. But the meeting failed to yield results after the 9 Point proposal submitted by the Wa. The deadline for transformation to BGF was extended to the end of December.
2009.11.13	New Parties	DP	Thu Wei, the Chairman of the Democratic Party sent a letter to Senior-Gen. Than Shwe, asking for promulgation of the election law soon
2009.11.13-15	Government	SPDC	Deputy Minister of Power and Electricity visited Tidim town and Tawnzang town in Chin State on a campaign tour. The Minister arrived and met departmental staff members, representatives of the Union Solidarity Development Association, Women’s Association and about 100 parents in a high school hall in Tawnzang town. He addressed them regarding the election, and urged the local populace to cast votes for the candidates of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) and beware of enemies of the state.
2009.11.12-15	International	Sri Lanka	Snr-Gen Than Shwe visited Sri Lanka at the invitation of Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa
2009.11.11	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi sent a second letter to Sr. Gen. Than Shwe requesting a meeting
2009.11.08	Ethnic	NDA-K	New Democratic Army-Kachin (NDA-K) officially converted its forces to the Burmese Army-controlled Border Guard Force at a ceremony held at the NDA-K base in Pangwah east of Kachin State near the Sino-Burma border.
2009.11.08	Government	SPDC	Before attending the US-Asean summit, Min Lwin, a senior Burmese diplomat, told AP that there was a plan to release Suu Kyi soon in order for her to organize her party.
2009.11.07	International	Japan	Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama meets PM Thein Sein on the sidelines of Mekong-Japan Summit, offering more aid if it releases political prisoners, namely Aung San Suu Kyi, and resumes dialogue with the opposition.
2009.11.07	Government	SPDC	Second commander of LIB 309 Myat Soe had campaigned in Kalemyo and Tamu Township where he met representatives of the Union Solidarity Development Association, Women’s Association, volunteer firemen and local parents.
2009.11.03-04	International	USA	United States Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell leads an exploratory mission, meeting Aung San Suu Kyi, Sr. Gen. Than Shwe; as well as PM General Thein Sein , Foreign Affairs Minister Nyan Win, Minister for Information Brigadier General Kyaw Hsan, Minister of Science and Technology U Thaung and Chief Justice U Aung Toe who is also Chairman of both the Commission for Drafting State Constitution and for Holding Nationwide Referendum. It was also allowed to hold separate meetings with ethnic representatives (Shan Nationalities League for Democracy, Arakan League for Democracy and the Mon National Democracy Party), and central committee members of the National League for Democracy (NLD)
2009.11	Pro-Junta	Businessmen	Burmese tycoon Tay Za, a close associate of the military junta, is planning to contest from Puta-O Township in Kachin State in the upcoming 2010 elections
2009.11	Pro-Junta	Businessmen	U Oo Bo Thein, Chairman of the Rakhine State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is reported to be campaigning in the forthcoming 2010 election in Rathidaung Township, where his house is being used as a campaign office.
2009.11	Ethnic	CNA	Representatives at the second Chin National Assembly have pointed out that 2010 general elections cannot usher in welfare and equal rights for national ethnic groups in the country.
2009.11	Ethnic	KIA	The Kachin Independence Army started giving militia training to civilians in Mung Seng Yang, a military training center near the Sino-Burmese border. First militia training in November with about 200 civilians, and the second training, with more than 100 civilians, started in the middle of December
2009.11	Opposition	NLD	NLD (Kachin) committee and its members attempted to re-open some of its local township offices as well as recruit new members to promote the party’s interest and image. However, these activities proved to be counterproductive, when a recent NLD Village/Ward level meeting came to an abrupt end when local VPDC authorities intervened. However, NLD Kachin has vowed to continue its activities in line with the Central Executive Committees’ guidelines.
2009.11	Opposition	NLD	A group led by National League for Democracy (NLD) Rangoon Division Vice-Chairman Dr. Than Nyein, Dr. Than Win and U Hla Thein recently met with U Khin Maung Tun, Chairman of Election Commission Office.
2009.11	Government	SPDC	Infantry Battalion No. 62 has recruited residents from the various quarters of Thanphyuzayart town as well as inhabitants from several nearby villages into local militia-run fire brigades.
2009.11	Government	SPDC	SPDC Chairman Senior-General Than Shwe has given orders for Burma’s Police Chief, Brig-Gen. Khin Yi to step down from his post and to run as a candidate from Myaung- mya Township in Irrawaddy Division in the upcoming 2010 elections
2009.11	Government	SPDC	List of SPDC Election Candidates speculated
2009.11	Government	TPDC/VPDC	The Maungdaw Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC) Chairman instructed Village Peace and Development Council (VPDC) members of Maungdaw Township to begin campaigning for the forthcoming elections. This follows a recent visit to Rakhine State by Lt-Gen Khin Zaw of the Ministry of Defense from Napyidaw, during which the TPDC Chairman and authorities concerned were given direct orders to implement the campaign and make preparations for the 2010 Elections.
2009.11	Government	USDA	Members of the Mon State’s Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) arrived in Mudon Township to hold a meeting with 20 key area USDA members, Mon youths, and members of the Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC) who were ordered to recruit more than 200 residents in each village.
2009.11	Government	USDA	Two candidates have been nominated by the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) to stand for elections in Tonzang and Chikha constituencies in northern Chin state for the forthcoming 2010 general elections. U Zam Khen Thang, a middle school teacher will be the candidate for the Eastern Tonzang Township and U Than Za Tuan, former Deputy Director of Education, will be the candidate for Western Chikha Township.
2009.10.29	Opposition	NLD	Party Disciplinary Regulations were re-issued by the NLD Party after 25 organizational committees from NLD Mandalay, Bago (Pegu), and Rangoon gave interviews to exile-based Burmese media groups calling for the convening of an All Burma Party Congress related to the upcoming 2010 Elections, without the consent of the central committee.
2009.10.28	Ethnic	NDAA-ESS	The National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State (NDAA-ESS), the ethnic group commonly known as the Mongla group, has agreed in principle to the junta’s “one country, one military” proposal. A Mongla delegation led by its leader Sai Leun (U Saing Lin) met with junta chief negotiator Lt-Gen Ye Myint of Military Affairs Security (MAS) in Kengtung, Eastern Shan State recently. The Mongla group is reported to have agreedto place its 4,500-strong armed forces under the SPDC’s control on a step-by-step basis, provides some conditions are met.
2009.10.27	Ethnic	KNU/KNLA	Thai soldiers and police entered the homes and offices of more than 10 leaders of the Karen National Union and its military wing, the Karen National Liberation Army
2009.10.26	Opposition	NLD	Resolution passed in the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting which was based on suggestions given by party Chairman Aung Shwe.
25 Oct 2009.10.25	International	China	China’s Premier Wen Jiabao met with PM Gen Thein Sein about stability and peace along the Sino-Burmese border on the sidelines of the Asean-China Summit. He also said he “hopes that the Burmese regime will achieve stability, national reconciliation and development”
2009.10.25	International	East Asia Summit	leaders "encouraged the Myanmar Government to ensure a free, fair and inclusive general election in 2010" and " encouraged the Myanmar Government to ensure the implementation of the Seven-Step Roadmap to Democracy". Leaders also said it would continue to support the on-going good offices of the United Nations Secretary-General in the democratization process in Myanmar
2009.10.25	Government	SPDC	Thailand said Myanmar's prime minister told Asian leaders at the that the ruling junta sees a role for democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi in fostering reconciliation ahead of elections in 2010. Thein Sein was also quoted by Japanese officials as saying that the conditions of Suu Kyi's detention could be relaxed if she “maintains a good attitude”.
2009.10.24	Ethnic	Kokang	12 Bombs go off in Junta seized Kokang capital Laogai
2009.10.24	Government + International	SPDC + USDA + USA	Charge d’Affairs of the US embassy in Rangoon Larry M. Dinger met Burmese junta’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj Gen Htay Oo
2009.10.24-28	Ethnic	UWSA	A five-man delegation from the United Wa State Army (UWSA) met with the North- Eastern Regional Commander, Major-General Aung Than Htut, to discuss the proposed Border Guard Force programme. At the meeting, the Wa made clear that the withdrawal of Burmese army units from Wa territory was a first priority and requirement.
2009.10.24	Ethnic	ZNC	In a statement issued to celebrate its 21st Anniversary, the Zomi National Congress stated that it will participate in the upcoming 2010 Elections, only if amendments are made to the 2008 Constitution.
2009.10.23	Government	SPDC	Prime Minister Gen Thein Sein told the Thai PM Abhisit that the government would soon announce an electoral law
2009.10.23	Government	SPDC	FM Nyan Win assured his Asean counterparts that the coming election would meet the standards demanded by the international community
2009.10.23	International	UN	Request by Tomas Ojea Quintana, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burma to visit Myanmar was not accepted by the Burmese government
2009.10.21	Exile group + International	NCGUB + USA	A delegation of pro-democracy leaders met US Sen. Jim Webb to present their views on the current situation in Burma and their perspective on the way forward, in particular with regard to sanctions and restoration of democracy in Burma. The delegation was led by Maung Maung, the general secretary of the exiled National Council of the Union of Burma, and Bo Hla Tint, the foreign minister of the exiled National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma. They were accompanied by legal advisers from the Public International Law and Policy Group.
2009.10.21	International	Vietnam	Chief of the General Staff of the Myanmar Armed Forces, General Thura Shwe Mann paid a visit to Vietnam at an invitation of Minister of National Defence Phung Quang Thanh and also met President Nguyen Minh Triet.
2009.10.20	Ethnic	KNU/KNLA Peace Council	released a statement saying they had rejected the junta’s border guard force order
2009.10.20	Opposition	NLD +USA	NLD hosted United States’ Chargé d’affaires Larry M. Dinger and two American diplomats
2009.10.19	Ethnic	KNU + DKBA	Leaders of the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) held first cease-fire talks since they split in 1994
2009.10.18	Ethnic	KNPLF - faction	A minority faction of the Karenni National People’s Liberation Front (KNPLF) led by Major Tun Kyaw has decided to split from the main KNPLF ethnic army to join the Burmese Regional Command and transform his troops into Border Guard Forces in accordance with the terms set by the SPDC regime.
2009.10.16	Ethnic	LAWPG	Lasang Awng Wa Peace Group, a Ceasefire group converted into a people’s militia under the Government's Border Force Guard Plan
2009.10.16	Ethnic	Rehmonya	Naing Shaung, a former Battalion Commander of the New Mon State Party (NMSP), and leader of the breakaway faction, Rehmonya, met with South-East Regional Commander Lt.Gen. Thet Naing Win, to discuss the transformation and creation of a People’s Militia or BGF. According to sources, Naing Shaung recently laid down his arms to the authorities, with the aim of accepting the SPDC’s Border Guard Forces proposal. Following the defection, the NMSP, issued a statement requesting Naing Shaung to rejoin the NMSP, stating that his actions were jeopardizing the Mon national cause.
2009.10.14-16	International	EU	EU Fact Finding mission consisting of 20 delegates, meet USDA General Secretary Htay Oo, Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD CEC members.The European Union is set to channel € 35 million to non-governmental organizations in Burma
2009.10.14	Exile group + International	NCUB + Japan	A group of Burmese pro-democracy activists from the National Council of Union of Burma urged Japan’s new Deputy Foreign Minister Tesuro Fukuyama at a meeting in Tokyo to increase pressure on Burma’s military government to enter into dialogue with their country’s opposition. They also appealed for Japan’s Foreign Ministry to put forward a plan for Burma at the UN Security Council and send a permanent envoy to Burma to observe the 2010 election
2009.10.14	Exile	Seven Alliance	Burmese pro-democracy activists at a roundtable discussion in New York hosted by Martin Palouš, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the UN panel discussion urged the United Nations to use strong language to condemn the Burmese military regime in its forthcoming General Assembly resolution. The group was a coalition of Burmese opposition groups in exile, including ethnic representatives, women and youth organizations.was jointly led by Soe Aung, Deputy Secretary for Foreign Affairs for the Forum for Democracy in Burma, a coalition of activists, and Dr. Thaung Htun, Executive Director of The Burma Fund.
2009.10.12	International	East Timor	Dr. Jose Ramos Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, called on the United Nations Security Council to impose an arms embargo against the Burmese military regime and condemned the military junta’s decision to sentence Aung San Suu Kyi in August
2009.10.11-13	International	India	India’s Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor, made a three-day visit to Burma to boost military cooperation
2009.10.9	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi met deputy heads of the U.S. and Australian missions and the ambassador of Britain, which represented the European Union
2009.10.9	Government	SPDC	Than Shwe said in an address to the Myanmar War Veterans Organization in Naypyidaw that he would not yield to demands from domestic and international critics who say that the country’s military-sponsored Constitution should be revised ahead of next year’s election
2009.10.8	Ethnic	UWSA	Officers from the ‘Military Operation Command’ (MOC) 16 based in Seinwi, Kwanlon and Hopan in northern Shan State met some Wa officials from Mai Mai based 318th Brigade and Mai Khan based 468th Brigade to discuss the Border Guard Force proposal
2009.10.7	Government	SPDC	Aung San Suu Kyi met with the SPDC Liaison Minister, Aung Kyi
2009.10.5	Ethnic	NDF	National Democratic Front (NDF) released a statement saying they rejected the regime’s 2010 election because it will implement the 2008 Constitution, which was adopted by force and fraudulent means.
2009.10.3	Government	SPDC	Aung San Suu Kyi met with the SPDC Liaison Minister, Aung Kyi
2009.10.3	Government	SPDC	Foreign Minister Nyan Win told reporters after a meeting with counterparts in Cambodia "In my country free and fair elections will be held. We have already announced it,"
2009.10.2	Opposition	NLD	Yangon divisional court rejected an appeal of Aung San Suu Kyi against her extended house arrest
2009.10.2-3	Government + International	SPDC + Japan	Foreign Minister Nyan Win met with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada in Cambodia on the sidelines of the Mekong-Japan foreign minister's meeting and said that Suu Kyi would be released before her current 18-month house arrest term expires depending on her actions. He called on Burma’s ruling regime to ensure that an election slated for next year is fair and transparent and includes all stakeholders.
2009.10.2	International	UN	UN Human Rights Council’s 47 members unanimously adopted the resolution in Geneva as a court in the junta rejected Suu Kyi’s latest appeal for freedom.
2009.10	International	Cambodia	Commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, Pol Saroeun, met with Burma’s chief of security affairs Ye Myint in Phenom Penh to discuss general military concerns, strengthen cooperation between the two countries and improve the standard of armed forces in the region
2009.10	Exile	ENC	Ethnic Nationalities Council (ENC) sent a letter to US Senator Jim Webb urging the US not to condemn the 2010 election before it is held, but to continue calling for an inclusive, free and fair election process. However several ethnic groups have said they disagree with the content of the open letter exiled including National Democratic Front (NDF), and the United Nationalities Alliance (UNA) and the Committee Representing People’s Parliament (CRPP)
2009.10	International	Japan	Japan embassy officials in Rangoon held a meeting with Win Tin, an executive member of the opposition National League for Democracy.
2009.10	Ethnic	KPC	Gen. Ye Myint and Gen. Khin Zaw led a delegation of 20 high ranking officers to meet Brigadier Gen. Saw Htay Maung of the KNU/KNLA Peace Council in Pa-an, Karen State
2009.10	Opposition	NLD	Appeal by the NLD-Rangoon office to the Commission in early October related to repairs and reopening of its Divisional Office located in Tarmway Township which was closed in 2003 soon after the Depayin incident.
2009.10	Government	SPDC	Scores of police from Central Burma have been transferred to Rangoon and Mandalay in an alleged attempt to contain possible protests before elections next year. Police sources have said that since October at least 74 people from 10 townships in Bago Division have been deployed to Police Battalions, the term the government coined for Riot Police following the 1988 uprising.
2009.09.30	Government + International	SPDC + USA	US assistant secretary of state Kurt Campbell and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Marciel held their first meeting with Myanmar’s science minister U Thaung who led a delegation to New York
2009.09.30	International	USA	Democratic Senator Jim Webb, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, holds a panel/congressional hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of the US approach.
2009.09.29-30	Ethnic	KIO	La Ja and members of the KIO delegation met with the junta’s northern regional commander, Maj-Gen Soe Win, in Myitkyina. SPDC made no response to the KIO’s proposal of allowing some of its departments to cooperate with the Burmese army. The meeting ended with both sides agreeing to meet again in a few days.
2009.09.28	Government + International	SPDC + UN	Prime Minister Thein Sein demanded an end to U.S. and European Union sanctions against his government saying democracy can’t be “imposed”
2009.09.27	Opposition	NLD	NLD released a statement during the 21st anniversary of the party demanding the reopening of the functions of its political campaigns, which have been banned by the regime for the last six years.
2009.09.26	International	China	China’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement that urged the Burmese junta to ensure the security of Chinese citizens living near the conflict area and to avoid any further clashes
2009.09.25	International	China	China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the recent conflict in Kokang, a region in northeastern Burma bordering China, “harmed the rights and interests of Chinese citizens living there,” and it urged Burma to make sure such incidents don’t happen again.
2009.09.25	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi sent a letter to Sr. Gen. Than Shwe stated her desire to work with Western countries and the junta toward the lifting of sanctions and a meeting with senior members of her National League for Democracy (NLD) in order to negotiate an agreement for an end to sanctions.
2009.09.25	Pro-Govt	NUP	At a press conference The National Unity Party (NUP) says it will contest the 2010 election with new blood rather than elders
2009.09.24	International	Singapore	Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo has welcomed the shift in position by the United States and Europe, the decision to engage Myanmar while keeping sanctions in place for the time being.
2009.09.23	International	UN	The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon urged the Burmese government to create conditions for credible elections in 2010 and to allow the UN a role in the process of national reconciliation during a meeting of the ‘Group of Friends on Myanmar
2009.09.23	International	USA	U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that Washington would shift its policy towards Myanmar by direct engagement with it while keeping sanctions in place
2009.09.19	International	USA	U.S. Senator Jim Webb had talks with the country's Foreign Minister Nyan Win in Washington DC
2009.09.18	Government	SPDC	A report in the New Light of Myanmar, stressed that there shall be a single Tatmadaw (armed forces) in the country to stand in accordance with the new state constitution approved in May 2008.
2009.09.17	Government	SPDC	The Junta granted amnesty to 7,114 convicts at prisons across the country, however only 127 are political prisoners
2009.09.17	New Parties	UDAO	The Union Democratic Alliance Organization has invited all ethnic political parties to join hands with them to form a strong opposition in the forthcoming 2010 general elections
2009.09.16	Terrorist		Five bombs exploded in Hlaing Tharyar Township in Rangoon, another at an undisclosed industrial zone and a seventh one in Mingaladon Industrial Park, also in northern Rangoon. No one was injured
2009.09.15	Government	SPDC	A news article in the New Light of Myanmar urged ethnic peace groups in the country to adhere to the approved new state constitution in light of the upcoming general election next year and form political parties.
2009.09.15	Government	SPDC	In the New Light of Myanmar Prime Minister General Thein Sein has warned against any disturbances that may arise in the country, stressing the need for the administrative bodies at various levels to constantly know about the state policies and objectives
2009.09.15	Ethnic	UWSA	UWSA held meetings on Sept. 15-16 at its headquarters in Phangsang and agreed to repeat its offer to become a border guard force if the junta allows the Wa to establish an autonomous state.
2009.09.14	New Parties		The ‘Analysis Lecture on State of the Union 2010’ led by two Veteran Politicians Win Naing and Thu Wai who presented different views about the 2010 elections. The event was held in Dolphin restaurant in Bahan Township, Rangoon Division and was attended by about 30 domestic and foreign reporters, as well as officers from the Police Special Branch. Win Naing said that the 2010 elections offer few prospects for the pro-democracy forces in Burma, since the pro-democracy groups are divided on whether to run in the elections or not; therefore a powersharing agreement should be formed, where the military will be granted 60% in the first post-election government which will be gradually reduced in consequent terms. While Thu Wai argued it was important to first achieve power through the ballot box to fill the remaining 75 percent of parliamentary seats
2009.09.14	New Parties	DP	Veteran politicians and daughters of former cabinet members announced at a press conference in Rangoon on Sept. 14 that they would form a party named the Democratic Party
2009.09.13	Government	SPDC	New Light of Myanmar Report 'They will choose the correct way' stressed the need to start a transition period in accordance with the new state constitution in anticipation of 2010 multi-party general election.
2009.09.12	Oppositon	NLD	Win Tin, Senior leader of the NLD, was briefly detained but released later in the day by the Special Branch of the police.
2009.09.10	New Parties	NPL	National Political League Chairman Aye Lwin sent a formal request to SPDC authorities, including the Ministry of Defense and the Commander of South Western Command, for support in their party's expansion and activities.
2009.09.09	Ethnic	KIO	The junta delegation led by Military Affairs Security (MAS) Chief Lt. Gen. Ye Myint and the eight-member KIO team led by Vice-Chairman U Gauri Zau Seng met at the junta’s Northern Command headquarters in Kachin State’s capital Myitkyina
2009.09.5-6	Ethnic	Kachin	mass rally held on September 5 and 6 at Laiza town in Kachin State, attended by 324 representatives of the Kachin people and KIO leaders, also flatly rejected the junta’s transformation proposal demanding a free and fair 2010 general election, and wanted to discuss later, reforms between KIO and the Kachin State government, which will be formed after the 2010 election.
2009.09.4	Opposition	NLD	NLD asked the military government for permission to play an active role in organizing political activities across Burma
2009.09	Opposition	All Burma Monks Alliance	King Zero wrote the statement that called on the military junta to apologize for its treatment of monks in Pakokku, where dozens were beaten by government soldiers in 2007
2009.09	New Parties	DP	The third force party held a three day press conference, but it was not approved for media covereage by the government's censorship board
2009.09	Ethnic	KIO	KIO Secretary Dr. La Ja sent a letter to Snr Gen Than Shwe that states if the junta accepts and upholds the 1947 Panlong Agreement that guarantees equal rights for ethnic nationalities, the KIO is ready to abandon arms struggle, in which case it will not be necessary to transform its armed wing into the ‘Border Guard Force’ proposed by the regime.
2009.09	Ethnic	KIO/KSPP	Six KIO high-ranking officials including Dr. Mana Tu Ja, vice-president (2) of the KIO, announced their resignation from the KIO to form the Kachin State Progressive Party (KSPP) that will contest in the 2010 elections
2009.09	Ethnic	NMSP	New Mon State Party (NMSP) Chairman Nai Htaw Mon, as well as NMSP Central Executive Committee members, Nai Hong Sar and Nai Htar Wara, have been traversing Mon State and NMSP territory since mid-September 2009 organizing Mon communities in Burma in preparation for the 2010 elections.
2009.08.31	Government + International	China	A Burmese delegation led by Deputy Home Minister Brig-Gen Phone Swe met the Chinese Minister for Public Security Meng Jian at a high level meeting in Yunnan, China to discuss the recent conflict in Kokang
2009.08.31	Ethnic + International	USA	The Obama administration urged an end to the violence in Burma's Kokang region, calling for the Burmese government to launch a "genuine dialogue" with ethnic minority groups.
2009.08.29	Ethnic +Government	KIO +SPDC	Lt. Col. Thet Pone of the junta’s northern command came to the KIO headquarters in Laiza and briefed KIO leaders on the reason behind the recent attacks against the Kokang
2009.08.28	International	China	The Chinese foreign ministry issued a statement calling on Burma to “properly handle domestic problems and maintain stability in the China-Burma border region”.
2009.08.28	Ethnic	NMSP	The junta's Southeast Command Commander Maj. Gen. Thet Naing Win met NMSP Vice-Chairman Nai Rao Sa, Joint Secretary Nai Chan Twe and Central Executive Committee member Nai Dala Ny at Command headquarters - third such meeting The NMSP informed the military regime that they cannot accept separation of their party and the army or disbanding their army and transforming it into the BGF without guarantee of the right to self-determination for Mon people.
2009.08.27	International	Zimbabwe	Myanmar established diplomatic ties with Zimbabwe at ambassadorial level
2009.08.26	International	India	A six-day bi-annual meeting between Indian and Burmese military officers held in Kalemyo town, Sagaing division in North-western Burma, to discuss issues relating to border management, as part of an ongoing military level cooperation.
2009.08.26	Government +International	USDA + China	A delegation from the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), headed by U Than Htay, a member of the USDA Central Executive Committee and Deputy Energy Minister met Zhou Tienong, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to promote social exchanges and boost bilateral ties
2009.08.26– 09.09	Ethnic	Wa + Mongla	joint Wa-Mongla forces seize the Burma Army garrison at Mongyang
2009.08.24-27	Ethnic	MNDAA	Conflict between the Burmese army and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)- the Kokang Group led by Peng Jia Xing, forcing 37,000 refugees into China and MNDAA out of its capital Qingshuihe.
2009.08.20-?	Government + International	USDA + Japan	A Burmese delegation led by the Secretary of the pro-junta civil organisation – the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) – and Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Htay Oo paid a good will visit to Japan on invitation from the Foreign Minister Nakasone. He met meet Japanese opposition Members of Parliament from the DPJ, the Japanese Foreign Minister and Deputy Agriculture Minister.
2009.08.19	Government	SPDC	The Burmese military regime praised itself as an advocate of human rights by releasing the American intruder, John W Yettaw, and is promoting bilateral relations with the US by hosting Senator Jim Webb, in an editorial titled “Constructive attitude in the area of international relations"
2009.08.18	Ethnic	NMSP/MNLA	Maj-Gen Thet Naing Win, the regional commander of the junta’s Southeast Command, told Mon leaders New Mon State Party and Mon National Liberation Army to order their members not to take part in political campaigns in Thaton District
2009.08.16	International	USA	Yettaw was sent to Bangkok along with the visiting US Senator Jim Webb. The Burmese authorities said his release was purely on humanitarian grounds considering his deteriorating health
2009.08.14	International	EU	The European Union added four state-run media outlets to its list of Burmese sanctions targets in response to the court ruling against pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.08.14-16	International	USA	Democratic Senator of the United States Jim Webb met Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Than Shwe and Aung San Suu Kyi on a trip to Burma aimed at exploring opportunities to advance U.S. interests in Burma and the region.
2009.08.13	International	India	India reacted to the conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi with a statement urging the Burmese regime to “expedite” political reform and the process of national reconciliation.
2009.08.13	International	UN	UN Security Council affirmed its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Burma and that members of the Security Council express serious concern at the conviction and sentencing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. It reiterated their support for the good offices role of the secretary-general and genuine dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all concerned parties and ethnic groups in order to achieve an inclusive national reconciliation
2009.08.12-13	Exile	Seven Alliance	the Seven Alliance, a broad-based alliance of political parties, women and students groups said they will finalize a proposal titled “Proposal for National Reconciliation”, that will be forwarded to the junta.
2009.08.11	International	ASEAN	ASEAN issued a rare statement condemning the conviction of Burma's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.08.11	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi is sentenced by a Yangon district court to three years' prison terms but her terms were immediately commuted to one and a half years' terms which were suspended for carrying out by confinement to her residence according to an order of Than Shwe.
2009.08.11	Internationl	USA	US President Barack Obama, and his secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, called for the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi
2009.08.10	International	China	Two Chinese officials from Yunnan Province met with northeastern commander Aung Than Htut in Loigai Township and warned the junta’s northeastern military commander not to create instability in Shan State bordering with China
2009.08.08	Ethnic	MNDAA	Tension flared between the Burmese Army and the Kokang ethnic ceasefire group, following a stand-off for about five hours between the two sides near the Sino-Burma border following an attempted drug raid by some 70 Burmese troops on the house of the Kokang group’s chairman
2009.08.07	Exile	Women groups	Women activists around the world sent a letter urged Ban Ki-moon United Nations Secretary General to push the Security Council to form a Commission of Inquiry to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma
2009.08.06	International	Singapore	Goh Chok Tong, Singapore’s former prime minister and current senior minister, said that Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is “part of the problem” facing the military-ruled country
2009.08.04	New Parties	NPP	Third Force
2009.08.03	International	Sri Lanka	Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama held the second joint meeting on bilateral cooperation, agreeing to increase cooperation on counter terrorism and to boost bilateral investment and trade
2009.08.02	Government	SPDC	A report in the New Light of Myanmar accused "power-craving" opportunists of using Aung San Suu Kyi's trial to incite riots as it condemned the uprising 21 years ago that made her a heroine.
2009.07.31	Ethnic	KIO	The Commander of the Northern Military Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, along with leaders of the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO), held a meeting in Laiza, the KIO headquarters
2009.07.31	International	UN	Mr Ban met at the United Nations Headquarters with U Than Swe, Myanmar's Permanent Representative to the UN, and pressed for the immediate release Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.07.30	Government	SPDC	The New Light of Myanmar newspaper, in a comment piece ahead of Aung San Suu Kyi's judgement due 31 July, cautioned against anti-government factions, saying that "we have to ward off subversive elements and disruptions".
2009.07.29	Ethnic + Government	Myitkyina Christian Council (MCC)	Ethnic Kachin spiritual leaders met the ruling Burmese Junta’s Commander of the Northern Military Command, Maj-Gen Soe Win
2009.07.28	International	Thailand	Thai premier Abhisit Vejjajiva postponed a visit to Burma set for July 31st at the request of of the ruling junta because of an impending verdict in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi
2009.07.28	International	USA	U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law a congressional resolution extending restrictions on imports from Myanmar contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
2009.07.24	International	Japan	Japanese police arrested a Tokyo trader on suspicion of illegally exporting a machine that can be used for developing missiles to Rangoon.
2009.07.24	Government	SPDC	The demand to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners is “nonsense and unreasonable,” said Burma’s state-run newspaper the ‘New Light of Myanmar’ in its issues
2009.07.23	International	ASEAN	Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Thai Prime Minister has said that Asean will not expel Burma from the group and that Burma’s isolation may not be the solution to the problem.
2009.07.23	International	Asia Regional Forum	Kasit Piromya, chairman of the 16th Asean Regional Forum (ARF), said that the foreign ministers "encouraged the Myanmar [Burmese] Government to hold free, fair and inclusive elections in 2010, thereby laying down a good foundation for future social and economic development. They also called on the Myanmar [Burma] Government to release all those under detention, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, with a view to enabling them to participate in the 2010 general elections, thereby paving the way for meaningful dialogue and genuine reconciliation,”
2009.07.22	International	USA	US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed grave concern over possible transfer of nuclear technology from North Korea to Burma at a press conference at the 42nd Asean Foreign Ministers. She also said Asean should consider expelling Burma from the grouping if the ruling regime sentences the detained Nobel Peace Laureate, but later said “If she [Suu Kyi] were released, that would open up opportunities, at least for my country, to expand our relationship with Burma, including investments in Burma. But it is up to the Burmese leadership”
2009.07.14	Terrorist		A small explosion occurred at a port in western Rangoon’s Ahlone Township
2009.07.13	International	China	Liu Zhenmin, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, told an open meeting of the Security Council that the international community should give a more balanced assessment of the political progress Myanmar has made and treat it with less arrogance and prejudice
2009.07.13	Government + International	SPDC + UN	the U.N. Permanent Representative of Myanmar U Than Swe told the Security Council the country planned to grant amnesty to prisoners.
2009.07.13	International	UN	UN chief Ban Ki-moon pressed Myanmar to free political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, to ensure "credible and legitimate" polls next year in his briefing to the UN Security Council on his visit to Myanmar earlier this July. Burma voiced its commitment to continue cooperation with the United Nations, but warns against any UN Security Council action on the country.
2009.07.10	International	China	Myanmar Prime Minister General Thein Sein met with visiting Chinese Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region delegation, led by Guo Shengkun, Chairman of Standing Committee of the People's Congress of China Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Secretary of Guangxi Communist Party of China, in the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw Friday.
2009.07.10	Opposition	NLD	The opposition National League for Democracy has appointed new spokespersons to respond to questions from the media and to discuss party policy issues.
2009.07.08-11	Ethnic	KIO	KIO leaders and regime officials led by Maj-Gen Soe Win, the commander of the Northern Regional Command and head of the regional transformation committee of the border guard force, the KIO told the military government it planned to keep its military wing, the KIA, autonomous and it rejected the order to join a junta-dominated border guard force. It instead proposed to change it to a ‘Kachin Regional Guard Force’ (KRGF) instead of the Border Guard Force’ (BGF)
2009.07.07	International	USA	Ian Kelly, the State Department spokesperson on Tuesday told reporters, “I think our concerns with the state of democracy are very well known. We have of course called for the release of the 2,100 political prisoners in Burma...We’ve called very specifically for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi”.
2009.07.06	International	North Korea	A North Korean freighter ('Kang Nam') suspected of carrying banned cargo was expected to return to home port, according to a South Korean defense spokesman, as American officials claimed that international sanctions had forced the ship to turn back.
2009.07.03-04	International	UN	UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon visited Burma and called for releasing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners during his visit. Ban met with Than Shwe, the leadership of 10 legal political parties and ethnic ceasefire groups, but not ASSK "First, the release of all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi; the resumption of dialogue between the government and opposition as a necessary part of any reconciliation process; and third, the need to create conditions conducive to credible elections next year."speech )(bangkok ) (
2009.07.02	Government + Terrorist	SPDC	Burmese police uncover a bomb plot ahead of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon's visit
2009.06.30	International	U2	Irish band U2 held a tour in support of Aung San Suu Kyi till the end of October
2009.06.29	International	Japan	Japanese police arrested three top businessmen on suspicion of attempting to export to Burma a measuring instrument that could be used to develop long-range ballistic missile systems. According to the police, the three conspired to export the magnetic measuring device to Burma via Malaysia around January 2009 at a price of about 7 million yen (US $73,000)
2009.06.29	Ethnic	Mon election working committee	Former New Mon State Party (NMSP) Central Committee members Nai Tin Aung, Nai Soe Myint and former Mon National Democratic Party members came together in Moulmein and decided to form a political party.
2009.06.28	International	USA	Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush says the international community must unite to pressure Myanmar to put an end to human rights abuses in an opinions piece for The Washington Post. She also said the United Nations Security Council should refer leaders of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, to the International Criminal Court for war crimes as it did Sudan for the alleged genocide in Darfur.
2009.06.27	Opposition	Monks	Several monks refrained from going out to collect swan offering in Myingyan town in Mandalay division, following a visit and offerings made by junta’s Minister of Industries (1) Aung Thawng.
2009.06.26	International	Thailand	Sanctions against Myanmar's military junta are not helpful, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said following meetings with Chinese leaders.
2009.06.26-27	International	UN	UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari made a two day visit to Burma, meeting Foreign Minister Nyan Win on two occasions to discuss a visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
2009.06.25	Exile	Mizo and Burmese activists	Mizo and Burmese activists held a sit-in protest in Aizawl, capital of India’s northeastern state of Mizoram, calling for the release of detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.Joining the protest were prominent Mizoram political leaders, including those from the Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP), Bharatya Janata Party (BJP-Mizoram), Mizoram Peoples Conference (MPC) and Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), as well as representatives from Mizo non-governmental organizations.
2009.06.25	Opposition	Monks	Monk Ashin Gambira, had his prison term reduced by five years by a district court in Insein prison
2009.06.25	Government	SPDC	The junta said that a US man John Yettaw on trial for swimming to the house of Aung San Suu Kyi had links with exile groups in Thailand. Burma's police chief, for the first time, named top dissidents with whom Yettaw had allegedly met before making the first of two visits to the democracy icon's lakeside residence.
2009.06.25	Government	SPDC	Burma’s Chief of Police, Khin Yi, at a press briefing accused opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for having not adequately informed police of the details of the first visit by American John William Yettaw, who is currently standing trial for his visits to the detained pro-democracy leader's Rangoon residence.
2009.06.22	International	North Korea	a South Korean intelligence official reported that A North Korean-flagged ship called the Kang Nam is under close watch in Asian waters as it is believed to be heading toward Burma carrying small arms cargo banned under a new UN resolution
2009.06.21	Ethnic	KNLA	A joint force of Burmese army troops and soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) seized the headquarters of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Brigade 7, its most important victory in a weeks-long offensive in the Burmese-Thai border area
2009.06.21	International	Russia	The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected using political and economic pressure to influence the Burmese government, saying that Russia opposed attempts to internationalize the internal situation in Burma as it did not endanger peace and security in the region or in the world at large.
2009.06.20	Ethnic	UWSA	The Burmese government has reinforced Burmese forces in Mong Tong Township, Shan State, due to growing tension with the United Wa State Army (UWSA)
2009.06.19	International	ASEAN	Representatives from ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) have urged ASEAN to reconsider Burma’s membership in the bloc
2009.06.19	International	EU	Europe agreed to step up sanctions and take further targeted measures against the Burmese regime
2009.06.19	International	Japan	The Japanese government provided 4 million U.S. dollars' aid for carrying out water supply and sanitary projects in Myanmar's cyclone-hit areas
2009.06.18	Pro-Junta	Myanmar Human Rights Group	Issued a statement, which was published by the junta’s mouthpiece the New Light of Myanmar newspaper, condemning five United Nations Independent Rights experts for issuing a statement that said the trial against Aung San Suu Kyi so far is not open and fair.
2009.06.16	International	Thailand	Thai Prime Minster Abhisit Vejajjiva told The Far Eastern Economic Review that if the junta fails to release pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s (Asean) credibility will be “affected inevitably" but that the Burma issue is the responsibility of the international community and not just Asean He denied that Thai trade and investment in Burma is responsible for continuing military rule in the country, arguing instead that Thai policy has “opened channels” into Burma.
2009.06.15-20	International	China	The Burmese junta’s No 2 ranking general Maung Aye made his third trip to China at the invitation of Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping. He also met Premier Wen Jiabao and travelled to Xian where he was received by Shaanxi Governor Yuan Chunqing, Hangzhou where he met with Zhao Hongzhu, secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Nanning meeting Guo Shengkun, the Communist Party chief of Guangxi
2009.06.14	Government + International	SPDC + EU	A government statement in the New Light of Myanmar rejected a recent declaration of the European Union (EU) Presidency, saying that the declaration was made relying on inaccurate information originated from the insurgent groups and biased media reports.
2009.06.14-16	International	Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha accompanied by his wife, two of his Children and several Cabinet Ministers made a three day Official Visit, the President's first trip after defeating the Rebel Tamil Tigers (LTTE).
2009.06.11	International	EU	The European Union council under the Czech Presidency voiced serious concern at the growing Burmese military offensive against Karen rebels, and called for an immediate truce.
2009.06.11	Exile	FDB	The ‘Forum for Democracy in Burma’ (FDB) in exile has urged the UN Security Council to tackle the Karen refugee issue by taking action on the grounds of crime against humanity.
2009.06.11	International	Germany and France	The German and French Heads-of-State, Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, during a joint news conference in Paris declared they are trying to enlist the assistance of China and India to exert further pressure on Burma's military authorities concerning the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.06.11	International	Sri Lanka	Burma donated US$50,000 in relief aid to Sri Lanka's government to help those displaced by the recent defeat of the separatist Tamil Tiger rebels
2009.06.10	International	India	118 Indian Members of Parliament (MP) called on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to press Burma's military regime to release Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and restore democracy to the country
2009.06.10	International	Japan	At least 70 Japanese Parliamentarians urged the government to push for a six-party type of talks – a-la-North Korea – concerning Burma, inclusive of regional countries and China. The Parliamentarians say Japan must kick-start the process in order to ensure genuine change at a meeting led by the Union of Japanese Diet Members for the support of Democracy in Burma (GIREN)
2009.06.10	Ethnic + Government	KIO	The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) rejected the Burmese military government’s proposal to transform its armed battalions into a border guard force under joint-command with the Burmese army, and would only accept the plan when there is political change in Burma
2009.06.09	International + Government	China	Thura Shwe Mann, the joint chief of staff, made an unannounced visit to China to discuss Aung San Suu Kyi's trial, tensions arising with the ceasefire groups and border guard force plan on the Chinese border and the relationship between Burma and North Korea
2009.06.09	Ethnic + Government	NDAA-ESS	Military Affairs Security Chief Lt-Gen Ye Myint accompanied by Northeast Command Commander Aung Than Htut, Triangle Command Commander Brig. Gen. Kyaw Phyo and Maj. Gen. Maung Maung Ohn from the Ministry of Defense, met the National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State (NDAA-ESS), led by Sai Leun, at Mongla
2009.06.08	Ethnic	KNLA	The Karen National Union (KNU) has called on international bodies to pressure the Burmese military government for tripartite talks on political and ethnic military conflicts in Burma
2009.06.08-11	International	Singapore	Former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong made a four-day goodwill visit amid mounting international pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi's trial. He met Senior General Than Shwe, Prime Minister Thein Sein and other senior officials including Lieutenant-General Myint Swe, the Chief of Bureau of Special Operations 5 from the Ministry of Defence. He urged Burma's ruling generals to ensure that elections due next year are free and fair and that Singapore investors will likely wait until after Burma’s elections next year before pouring any more money into the country
2009.06.08	International	Taiwan	The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA and Burma signed a trade agreement with the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce (UMFCCI) as part of its effort to forge closer economic ties
2009.06.07	Ethnic	NMSP	The Burmese army’s Southeast Regional Commander Maj-Gen Thet Naing Win in Moulmein, Mon State, has suggested to the New Mon State Party (NMSP) in a meeting that it should transform its armed wing into a militia group if it doesn’t want to take up border guard duties.
2009.06.06	Ethnic + Goverment	KNLA	The Burmese army and the ceasefire Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) are shelling the main base of Brigade 7 of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) with long-distance mortars
2009.06.06-07	Ethnic + Goverment	UWSA	Burmese Military Affairs Security Chief Lt-Gen Ye Myint met UWSA leaders in Pangsan
2009.06.05	Ethnic	MNDAA	Kokang leaders of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) met Burmese Military Affairs Security Chief Lt-Gen Ye Myint in Laogai. They reportedly told the Naypyidaw regime it could not accept the proposal reassign its troops as border guards in its present form and would wait until after the 2010 election and the formation of a new government before making a final decision.
2009.06.05	Government	SPDC	The military government has accused officials of the US and British embassies in Rangoon of allegedly dropping into the office of the Opposition party – the National League for Democracy – 25 times in May alone.
2009.06.04	Protest	Protestors	Two women and three children were arrested by the police after briefly demonstrating in front of the US embassy in Rangoon
2009.06.02	International	South Korea	South Korean President Lee Myung-bak urged Burma to take steps to promote democracy during a meeting with prime minister Gen Thein Sein on the sidelines of a two-day summit between South Korea and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
2009.06.02	Government	SPDC	Authorities in Arakan State in western Burma alerted government offices of possible bomb attacks by foreign-based armed groups
2009.06.02	Government + International	SPDC + EU	State-run-newspapers reported that the deputy foreign minister told delegations at the Asean-EU meeting in Phnom Penh that Burma did not recognize the appointment of the EU representative Piero Fassino as well as his activities.
2009.06.02	International	Thailand	Several organizations including the Foreign Affairs Committee of The Senate of Thailand and the Thai Action Committee for Democracy in Burma (TACDB) organized a conference “Roles of Thailand and ASEAN in Democracy Development in Burma; a case of Aung San Suu Kyi ” , in the Thai Parliament in Bangkok.
2009.06	Ethnic	DKBA	The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), a ceasefire group, has begun forcibly recruiting people to serve as border guards in compliance with orders from Burma’s ruling junta
2009.06.01	Ethnic	KNLA	An attack on KNLA Brigade 6 displaced more than 2,000 people, forcing many to flee to Thailand, marking the beginning of a new offensive by pro-junta forces
2009.06	Ethnic	KNLA	Burmese government troops and their Karen ally, the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army, captured three military bases from the Karen National Liberation Army. About 4,500 Karen civilians flee across the Thai-Burmese border.
2009.06	Opposition	NLD	NLD’s Women’s Affairs Taskforce has supervised the establishment of the women’s groups in the divisions of Rangoon, Mandalay and Tenasserim
2009.06	Government	USDA	The Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), a mass organization backed by the Burmese military junta, has expanded its micro credit projects across the country ahead of the 2010 elections.
2009.05.31	Government + International	SPDC	Deputy Defence Minister Aye Myint has told a regional security conference in Singapore Aung San Suu Kyi's case is an internal matter for Burma to resolve without foreign intervention. Britain's Minister for International Defence and Security, Ann Taylor, told the same meeting that people all around the world are standing with Miss Suu Kyi and the Burmese people.
2009.05.28	International	ASEAN + EU	Speaking at a meeting of EU and South East Asian ministers in Cambodia, the Burmese deputy foreign minister insisted that Aung San Suu Kyi's trial was not a human rights issue.
2009.05.28	Protest	Independent	A solo demonstrator was arrested at about 1:20 p.m. On Thursday for protesting outside the prison where pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is being tried for violating the terms of her house arrest
2009.05.28	International	Thailand	Thirty senators of Thailand submitted a petition to the Burmese military junta urging that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi be released and the creation of a favourable ambience for political stability in the country
2009.05.27	Terrorist	Bomb	Three bomb blasts shook parts of Moulmein, the capital of Mon State. No casualties were reported, the state-run Myanmar Alin newspaper said. The state-run newspaper The New Light of Myanmar claimed insurgent groups had assigned two terrorists to plant bombs in Naypyidaw, Rangoon, Mandalay and other major cities, with the aim of provoking public panic and causing casualties.
2009.05.27	International	Independent	Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, the United Nations special reporteur on human rights in Burma from 2000 to 2008, wrote a column in The New York Times calling for the Security Council to establish a commission of inquiry into crimes against humanity by the Burmese junta with a potential indictment by the International Criminal Court.
2009.05.27	Opposition	NLD	the National League for Democracy (NLD), marked the 19th anniversary of its election victory by issuing a statement to the Burmese military government with a list of political demands.
2009.05.26	International	AIPMC	ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) called on ASEAN to suspend Burma’s membership if its military regime continued to detain Aung San Suu Kyi. It also asked the grouping to consider imposing sanctions against the Burmese junta.
2009.05.26	International	ASEM	Asian and European Union foreign ministers made a joint-statement during a two-day meeting in Hanoi, calling on the Burmese junta to release detained political prisoners and to prepare for and conduct elections scheduled for next year in a free and fair manner and encouraged the military government to engage all stakeholders in an inclusive process in order to achieve national reconciliation, and economic and social development.
2009.05.26	International	Indonesia	Indonesia will send more than 100 Rohingya boat people who washed up on the country's west coast earlier this year to Bangladesh, Mochamad Asruchin - a Foreign Ministry official said
2009.05.26	Government	SPDC	A top police official Brig-Gen Myint Thein said Burma considered releasing pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, but canceled the decision after an American stayed at her house in violation of the country's security law.
2009.05.26	International	USA	President Obama called for the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, who is on trial for subversion.
2009.05.25	Opposition	ABSDF	The All Burma Students’ Democratic Front—known as the “student army”—released a statement denying it had anything to do with the explosions.
2009.05.25	International	South Africa	Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ebrahim Ebrahim told Burma’s ambassador designate to Pretoria, Tin Oo Lwin that the South African government has called on the Burmese military regime to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying it wants to see Burma adopt civilian rule under a democratic multiparty system.
2009.05.24	Terrorist		A small explosive device was found in the roof of a lavatory of a train in Naypyidaw-Pyinmana Station
2009.05.24	Government + International	SPDC + ASEAN	Burmese government lodged a strong protest over a statement of the alternate chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) over a lawsuit against detained political party leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying that the statement is an interference in the country's internal affairs.
2009.05.24	Government + International	TCG	A workshop of the tripartite core group (TCG) involving Burma, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations was held in Rangoon to coordinate ways of implementing the Post-Nargis Recovery and Preparedness Plan (PONREPP), the official newspaper New Light of Myanmar reported
2009.05.22	International	Independent	A Harvard Law School human rights group said they have found evidence of human rights violations committed by Burma’s military rulers and have called on the UN Security Council to establish a commission of inquiry into crimes against humanity and war crimes in Burma in a report titled ‘Crimes in Burma’ .
2009.05.22	International	South Africa	Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been named recipient of Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation in South Africa.
2009.05.22	Government	SPDC	Burma's Foreign Minister, Nyan Win, has denied allegations that the regime has framed its case against Aung San Suu Kyi, arguing instead that it was the synchronized foul play of the opposition forces that has resulted in the current trial.
2009.05.22	International	UN	United Nations Security Council expressed concern over the political impacts in relation to the charges and trial against Burmese opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in a press statement.
2009.05.20	Opposition	Aung San Suu Kyi	The Burmese government allowed 10 journalist and 30 diplomats inside the courtroom of Aung San Suu Kyi's trial for the first time. Three of the diplomats which included the Ambassador of Singapore, senior Russian and Thai diplomats were allowed to meet Suu Kyi briefly at the conclusion of the proceedings.
2009.05.20	International	Bangladesh	Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dipu Moni made the request for immediate repatriation of 22,000 Rohingyas in Bangladesh during an official visit of Myanmar’s Foreign Minister, U Nyan Win, and Home Minister Major General Maung Oo.
2009.05.20	International	EU + China	According to a joint press statement of the 11th China-EU Summit, Burma was among the many issues discussed. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu said, "I'd like to point out that the affairs of Burma should be decided by the people of Burma. As a neighbor of Burma, we hope that the relevant sides in Burma will use dialogue to achieve reconciliation, stability and development."
2009.05.20	International	USA	US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Burmese regime’s 2010 national election could be considered illegitimate and not be recognized, if it continues on its current path.
2009.05.19	International	Thailand	As the current chair of Asean, Thailand called for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi. In a statement on behalf of Asean, the Thai government said it was ready to help with national reconciliation and democracy efforts in Burma. The Burmese regime responded through its state-run newspaper, The New Light of Myanmar, saying, “Alternate Asean Chairman Thailand’s statement [sic] which is not in conformity with Asean practice, [is] incorrect in facts, [and is] interfering in [Burmese] internal affairs.”
2009.05.19	Ethnic	UWSA	The United Wa State Army said they will not reform their army, as suggested by the junta, but would continue with their struggle
2009.05.18	Exile		Members of the Peace for Burma network and Amnesty International, Thailand, gathered in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok, and urged the United Nations Security Council, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to demand the release of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.05.18	International	EU	EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana told reporters tougher steps were in order. "It's not the moment to lower sanctions, it's the moment in any case to increase them," he said.
2009.05.18	International	Japan	Nyan Win and his Japanese counterpart, Foreign Minister Hiro Fumi Nakasone, talked over the phone on May 18th, the first day of Aung San Suu Kyi's court hearing.
2009.05.18	International	Nobel Prize Peace laureates	Eleven Nobel Prize Peace laureates appealed to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in an open letter, urging him to take immediate action against the imprisonment of fellow laureate Suu Kyi.
2009.05.18-19	Government	SPDC	The Burmese military government is linking free medical treatment for rural people to 2010 election politics, according to sources in Mandalay and Sagaing divisions.
2009.05.18	International	UK	British Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent an open letter to Burma’s detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi reiterating his support for her by saying the British government is committed to work with international partners to support Burma's path to stability, peace and economic recovery.
2009.05.18	International	USA	The US State Department said the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi does not help the US in considering the easing of sanctions. Ian Kelly, a department spokesperson, during a press briefing said the US is undertaking a thorough policy review on Burma, though president Obama sent notification to Congress for the extension sanctions against the country.
2009.05.16	International	USA	In a statement issued by Sen John Kerry and his Republican counterpart Sen Richard Lugar, both leaders of the powerful foreign affairs committee, they called for “reform-minded” leaders in the military junta to step forward.
2009.05.15	International	Bangladesh	Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni visited Burma for a three-day visit centering on negotiations over disputed maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal involving large amounts of potential gas deposits.
2009.05.15	International	Club Madrid	The Club of Madrid has sent a letter, signed by 72 former presidents and prime ministers, to the United Nations urging Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to go to Burma to seek the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.05.15	New Parties	GSUM	Aye Lwin, leader of the New 88 Generation Student and Youth Organization (Union of Myanmar), criticized the United States and its citizens for adding fuel to the already complex political imbroglio of Burma and condemned detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for accepting an alien into her house.
2009.05.15	International	Thailand	Thai Foreign Minister, Kasit Piromya, has said Thailand would not pressurize Burma on Aung San Suu Kyi’s case, but hoped Burma would conduct the court trial with transparency.
2009.05.15	International	USA	United States’ President Barrack Obama formally extended sanctions against Burma for another year, saying the actions and policies of Burma’s ruling junta has not changed and continues to be hostile towards the US and it’s foreign policy.
2009.05.14	International	USA	US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she will raise the imprisonment of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi with the UN, Burma’s partners within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)—and even China. Describing the removal of Suu Kyi from her home to Rangoon’s infamous Insein Prison as unlawful and “a pretext to place further unjustified restrictions on her,”
2009.05.13	International	North Korea	The New Light of Myanmar carried a front page story of the Burmese Prime Minister General Thein Sein meeting the North Korean delegation led by Mr. Pak Hak Son, chairman of the physical education and sports commission, at the Government Office in Naypyitaw.
2009.05.11-12	Ethnic	KIO	The central executive committee of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) held a two-day meeting to discuss the Burmese regime’s calls for the ceasefire group to transform its armed wing into a border security force (BSF).
2009.05.08	International	South Korea	Two South Korean legislators visit Burma to convey President Lee Myung Bak’s message and to invite representatives from the military junta for the forthcoming meeting between South Korea and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
2009.05.07	International	Japan	The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) donated fishery equipment worth 120,463 USD for cyclone survivors to use in fishery recovery work in storm-hit areas in the country
2009.05.06	International	John Yettaw	John Yettaw, an American man was arrested for swimming across a lake and sneaking into Aung San Suu Kyi's lakeside home.
2009.05.06	Ethnic	NMSP	A member of an ethnic Mon party, the New Mon State Party (NMSP), was attacked by gunmen who fired at least six shots
2009.05.04	International	Cuba	Nyan Win met Cuba’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marcos Rodriguez Costa, and the two exchanged views on strengthening bilateral relations and mutual cooperation
2009.05.04	International	EU-Japan	Leaders of the EU and Japan, in a joint statement expressed hope that the Burmese regime would tackle the country’s severe political, structural and economic problems and foster a peaceful transition to a legitimate, democratic and civilian government without delay.
2009.05.04	International	Non-Aligned Movement	Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win called for an end to sanctions on developing countries at a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Havana
2009.05.03-05	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi is charged for violating her house arrest after an American, John William Yettaw, swam across the Inya Lake and entered into the restricted lakeside house stayed for three days
2009.04.29	Opposition	NLD	NLD held the second nation-wide party meeting in its history, attended by representatives of all branches across the country. The party issued the Shwe-gon-dine declaration that sets conditions for the NLD's participation in the 2010 general election
2009.04.28	Ethnic + Government	SPDC	Government orders all Ethnic ceasefire groups to transform into Border Guard Forces under the control of the Burmese Army
2009.04.27	International	EU	The EU extended its common position on Burma for one more year, saying that the political and socio-economic challenges in Burma “can only be addressed through genuine dialogue with all stakeholders, including ethnic groups.”
2009.04.27	Ethnic	KNU	Armed ethnic rebel group, the Karen National Union, has called on international governments not to endorse the Burmese military junta’s forthcoming general elections of 2010, as it is not a step in the direction of political reforms.
2009.04.24	Opposition	88 Generation students	South Korea has awarded its highest human rights award “Gwangju Prize for Human Rights” to Burma’s leading student activist Min Ko Naing, who is currently serving 65 years of imprisonment, for peacefully protesting in August 2007.
2009.04.23	Exile	Independent	A Karen woman based in the United States called on the US Congress and the Obama administration to push the UN Security Council to establish an international inquiry into crimes against humanity committed by Burma’s military junta against its own people.
2009.04.22	Government	USDA	The Burmese military junta-backed civilian organization, the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) in Chin state, has completed its list of members, who will contest in the ensuing general elections in 2010
2009.04.18	Ethnic	NMSP	Dr. Nai Min Naung, a member of the NMSP, was shot dead. Sources said three gunmen from a rebel faction led by Nai Aung Chan, have been arrested for his murder.
2009.04.17	International	China	Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told Burmese Prime Minister General Thein Sein that it wishes to see Burma usher in political stability and national reconciliation.
2009.04.16	International	USA	Eleven influential US women senators have written a joint letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urging him to press the Burmese regime to abandon plans for a general election in 2010, saying they were based on a “unilaterally drafted constitution that violates international law.”
2009.04.15-28	Ethnic	KNLA	The Burmese Army has overrun the Karen National Liberation Army’s base camp of Wah Lay Kee.
2009.04.09	Ethnic	CNF	The Chin National Front (CNF), an ethnic rebel group, has said it is ready for another round of peace talks with Burma's military junta, but that the government has so far shown no signs of looking to resume talks.
2009.04.09	Ethnic	LNDO	According to a report published by the Lahu National Development Organization (LNDO) the political situation in Burma’s eastern Shan State has worsened since mid-2008, as ceasefire groups come under growing pressure to disarm and China exerts greater economic influence over the region
2009.04.08	International	HRW	Human Rights Watch urged Japan to give human rights priority in the Japanese Foreign Policy, and in particular in its policy towards Burma.
2009.04.07	Pro-Junta		The “Anti Sanctions Campaign at Home and Abroad 2009,” held a press conference at the City Star Hotel in Rangoon, in which it blamed Suu Kyi for the economic sanctions on Burma, according to a source at the press conference.
2009.04.07-08	International	Bangladesh	The third Burma-Bangladesh Joint Trade Commission (JTC) meeting, aimed at boosting bilateral trade between the neighboring countries held in Naypyitaw
2009.04.07	International	USA	Seventeen members of the US Congress have written to Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, asking for the appointment of a special envoy for military-ruled Burma
2009.04.06	Opposition	88 Generation Students Group	the 88 Generation Students group said in an open letter to the ruling State Peace and Development Council that if the junta respected human rights and moved toward democratic changes in the interest of the country, the international economic sanctions against Burma would be lifted.
2009.04.06-08	International	India	India’s Ambassador to Burma, Alok Sen, visited the north-eastern state of Mizoram to discuss the status of Indo-Burma border trade and the Kaladan multi-modal project.
2009.04.06	Ethnic	KNU	Burma’s leading ethnic armed resistance group, the Karen National Union has accepted the offer of the Burmese military junta for peace talks through Thailand’s Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya
2009.04.05-26	New Parties	UDA	Union Democratic Alliance veteran politician U Shwe Ohn from Shan State was on a 21-day tour in Shan State and met regional political parties, ethnic leaders and discussed with them the question of contesting the 2010 general election.
2009.04.01	International	USA	Deputy U.S. Secretary of State James B. Steinberg gave notice during a conference in Washington D.C. that the United States wants a "collaborative and constructive" approach on Burma, saying nations with sway over Burma's military government should avoid "recreating a mini version of the Great Game" The US was open to setting up new “flexible” frameworks similar to the six party talks on Pyongyang’s nuclear program
2009.03.31	Government	UMFCCI	Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) changed its governing regulations at a meeting in Naypyidaw to allow members to take part in politics.
2009.03.30	Ethnic	KNU	Nay Soe Mya, son of the late KNU leader Gen Saw Bo Mya, led 71 Karen rebels and defected to the junta
2009.03.30	Ethnic	KPF	Members of the Karen Peace Force, a cease-fire group, have been directed by the Burmese Army to form a Border Guard Force during a meeting between a Karen officer, senior officers from Naypyidaw and General Thet Naing Win from the Southeast Command met Karen Peace Force, Chairman, Saw Thamu Hel, Vice-Chairman Saw Daw Daw and Secretary Mahn Aung Tin Myint at the Southeast Command Headquarters in Moulmein
2009.03.30	Exile	NCGUB	A National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) delegation led by Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win recently visited East Timor as part of its political trip. The NCGUB is giving finishing touches to its transitional plan.they met President Jose Ramos Horta on March 30 and Prime Minister Zarnana Gusmao on April 1.
2009.03.30	International	Thailand	Thailand said it is ready to assist Burma in its process of political reconciliation, airing the position during the 15th anniversary of the Council of Asian Liberal Democracy (CALD) held in Bangkok
2009.03.27	International	China	Chinese Minister of Information, Warn Cheng, visited a Rangoon-based private weekly journal.
2009.03.27	Government	SPDC	Snr-Gen Than Shwe, laid some ground rules on the election in an Armed Forces Day speech and clearly indicated there will be no review, saying the "constitution (was) adopted by the people."
2009.03.26	Terrorist		One person was killed and two others injured in a suspected bomb blast in Burma's commercial hub Rangoon on the eve of the country's annual military parade.
2009.03.26	International	India	India’s leading automaker TATA Motors on Thursday met Burmese Minister of Energy (2) Vice-Admiral Soe Thein, and held parleys on setting up a truck manufacturing unit in Burma
2009.03.25	International	China	Li Changchun, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), made an official goodwill visit to Burma
2009.03.25	Opposition + International	CRPP + USA	Stephen Blake, the director of the US State Department’s Office of Mainland Southeast Asia said that Sanctions may be withdrawn while other targeted sanctions may remain in place.
2009.03.25	Opposition	NLD	Nyan Win, NLD spokesperson, said the party’s central executive committee (CEC) members urged a visiting US official Steven Blake to begin and step up the pace of talks with the ruling junta.
2009.03.25	Government + Ethnic	SPDC	The Burmese junta’s Secretary 1 Lt-Gen Tin Aung Myint Oo has signaled that talks with armed groups who have not signed ceasefire agreements are possible at any time
2009.03.24	Ethnic	KNU	The Karen National Union’s deputy chairman, David Takapaw, has welcomed Thailand’s offer to mediate talks between the KNU and the Burmese regime, but said they would have to be held outside Burma.
2009.03.24	International	Thailand	The Prime Minister of Thailand has said talks with ethnic rebels, the Karen National Union, depends on the Burmese military junta and the United Nations, reiterating that Thailand supports democratization and national reconciliation in the country
2009.03.24	International	UN	A UN working group on arbitrary detention, in its opinion No. 46/2008, for the first time stated that the continued detention of Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi violates domestic law.
2009.03.24	International	USA	Robert Wood, a US State Department spokesman, said that the US was disappointed that the Burmese regime continues to ignore the calls of the international community, including the UN Security Council, to release political prisoners immediately and unconditionally.
2009.03.24	International	USA	The United States said it is disappointed by the continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest and the Burmese junta’s failure to heed international calls for her release.
2009.03.23	International	China	A Chinese company, called Chinnery Assents Ltd., will begin off-shore exploration along Burma's western coast, on March 23 where oil and gas prospects are a plenty for the requirement of energy-guzzling neighbouring economies.
2009.03.23	Exile	Protesters	Nearly a hundred Burmese activists and Indian supporters staged a sit-in protest in New Delhi in demand of the release of political prisoners in Burma, including detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.03.23	International	USA	Acting Assistant Secretary for International Organizations, James Warlick repeated earlier comments that the Obama administration is in the process of devising a new policy to achieve a goal of democratic reconciliation in Burma.
2009.03.22-23	International	Thailand	Thailand’s Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said, during his visit to Burma that he was asked by the military junta to meet representatives of ethnic rebels and to persuade the KNU to join the junta’s road map to democracy. The purpose of his trip was to also lay the groundwork for an official visit by Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
2009.03.22-25	International	USA	US official State Department Stephen Blake, director of Mainland Southeast Asian Affairs, visited Burma where he met with Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win and other officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2009.03.21	Ethnic	DKBA	Secretary 1 Lt-Gen Tin Aung Myint Oo met with Than Htoo Kyaw, the chairman of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA). He said the military regime will continue to encourage the development of DKBA-controlled areas.
2009.03.19	Opposition	NLD	NLD sent a letter to the SPDC Chairman requesting permission for a meeting with their leaders in order to facilitate decisions at this crucial juncture in the country’s politics.
2009.03.18	International	China	China’s Chief of General Staff, General Chen Bingde met Burma’s Senior General Than Shwe during a visit to Burma
2009.03.17	Ethnic	NDA-K	New Democratic Army-Kachin has declared it is ready to abandon armed struggle after the 2010 general elections, if the new elected government urges them to do so.
2009.03.17	International	Singapore	Burmese Prime Minister General Thein Sein and host Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and cooperation between the two countries. The Singaporean government’s named a new orchid at the National Orchid Garden named after General Thein Sein.
2009.03.17	International	UN	Wunna Maung Lwin, Burmese Ambassador to the UN denied a report by the UN special envoy on Human Rights Tomas Ojea Quintana that over 2,000 political prisoners continue to languish in prisons across Burma
2009.03.16-17	International	Indonesia	Prime Minister Thein Sein visited Indonesia, where he met President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
2009.03.16	International	Japan	Five Burmese military officials receive training on how to conduct an election in Japan as part of Japan's support to the junta’s seven-step roadmap to democracy.
2009.03.16	International	UN	China’s representative in Geneva has said at the United Nations Human Rights Council that issues of development and national reconciliation in Burma are difficulties and challenges that are in the interests of the entire international community.
2009.03.15	New Parties	UMNPF	Ohn Lwin organized a meeting for national affairs in Rangoon yesterday. Out of 18 invited organizations and individuals, 88 Generation Students and Youths (Union of Myanmar) and 'new generation study group for modern science and political economy' didn't attend the meeting. The latter only sent its felicitation message. An Alliance was formed called the Union of Myanmar National Political Forces
2009.03.15	New Parties	UMNPF	Union of Myanmar National Political Force, a Rangoon-based political group comprised of those who support the Burmese junta's seven-step roadmap will hold a meeting on the 15th of this month to form a 'Joint Action Committee' with an eye to the 2010 general election. The Party, comprising 11 political organizations, is organizing the meeting in connection with contesting the 2010 election as an alliance, as opposed to independent candidates with separate political parties.
2009.03.13	International	USA + Indonesia	US President Barack Obama discussed the issue of restoration of democracy and protection of human rights in Burma when he made a telephone call to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
2009.03.12	Exile	AAPP and FDB	Assistance Association for Political Prisoners-Burma and the Forum for Democracy in Burma launch the “Free Burma’s Political Prisoners Now!” (www.fbppn.net) campaign in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.
2009.03.12	Opposition	CRPP	In the course of its regular meeting, CRPP Chairman Aye Thar Aung said that the constitution must be reviewed and amended if they are to contend the elections.
2009.03.08-13	International	UNHCR	The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee [UNHCR] Antonio Guterres said he received ‘positive’ and ‘encouraging signal’ from the government of Burma during his visit to expand its activities in the country’s northern Arakan state where Rohingya minorities reside.
2009.03.05	International	USA	Burma’s military rulers rejected two recent US reports on Human Rights records and counter-narcotic efforts, claiming the reports were baseless and politically motivated.
2009.03.04	International	Malaysia	Malaysia's foreign minister Rais Yatim military-ruled Burma must assure its neighbors that the thousands of Muslim boatpeople who have fled the country will not be persecuted if they're returned home
2009.03.04	Government	USDA	The Union Solidarity and Development Association is reportedly planning to start publishing a daily newspaper in the run-up to the 2010 Burmese elections
2009.03.03	Terrorist		Two bombs exploded in the space of an hour in Padomma Park, Sanchaung, Rangoon and at the Hledan bus stop. No casualties were reported
2009.03.01	International	ASEAN	The heads of state at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Cha-am, central Thailand, raised Burmese issues at meetings, calling for the release of political prisoners and an “all-inclusive process” as the country moves toward a general election next year, the Thai Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, said. They also decided to support the global body’s initiatives to bring political reform and improve the human rights situation in Burma, an admission of the 10-nation bloc’s weakness in dealing with its most difficult member
2009.03.01	International	China	A nuclear scientist Mr. Zhang Peixin from Beijing University died at the Central Hotel in Rangoon while attending a meeting organized by Burma’s Nuclear Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
2009.03	Ethnic	KNU	The Karen National Union (KNU) expelled the youngest son of former leader General Bo Mya, Captain Nay Soe Mya, from the organization for meeting with a Burmese military leader in Naypyitaw in February
2009.03.01	International	Singapore	Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Burma’s military leaders to engage the international community during an interview at the Asean Summit in Thailand. Lee also urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to support the mission of UN special envoy to Burma. Ibrahim Gambari. But he added that Asean should not encourage a visit to the country by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon “unless there are concrete deliverables.”
2009.03.01	International	Thailand	Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein reportedly said he would allow United Nations officials and developed countries to monitor the military-sponsored 2010 election during a meeting with his counterpart Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva at the Asean Summit in Thailand
2009.02.28	Exile Groups	civil society organizations' representatives	Activists representing civil society organizations in Southeast Asian countries raised the Burma issue including freedom for Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the forum of ASEAN leaders. Malaysian woman activist Wathshlah, who also participated in the meeting, said that civil society organizations' representatives held talks with ASEAN leaders including Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein on Burma's affairs such as Suu Kyi, Burmese refugees including Rohingya boat people and the ensuing 2010 election.
2009.02.28	International	USA	The United States continued to highlight Burma in informal conversations with delegates at the 14th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), said the US Special Envoy to Asean, Scot Marciel
2009.02.27-03.01	International	ASEAN	ASEAN called for the release of Burmese political prisoners and an all-inclusive political process at its 14th summit
2009.02.27	International	Emergency Assistance Team – Burma	A report urging the United Nations Security Council to refer Burma’s military rulers to the International Criminal Court for committing crimes against humanity, by stopping relief aids in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in May 2008 and persecuting survivors of the disaster. It was a documentation by researchers from John Hopkins University in America, and an organization of Burmese volunteers called the Emergency Assistance Team – Burma (EAT), in the weeks following the deadly Cyclone Nargis
2009.02.27	Government	SPDC	The Burmese junta agreed to take back boatpeople if they are identified as “Bengalis,” rather than as Rohingya
2009.02.25	International	East Timor	East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta has called on the United States to use the “international goodwill” generated by Barack Obama’s historic presidency to help end Burma’s political crisis.
2009.02.24	Exile	AAPP-B	Thailand-based Assistance Association for Political Prisoners in Burma (AAPP-B), urged the international community, to assert more pressure on Burma’s ruling junta to release all political prisoners.
2009.02.24	International	Japan	Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the release of 6,313 prisoners in Burma as “a positive step,” although it added that it would “take some time to get the whole picture of the release.”
2009.02.23	International	EU	The European Union’s current Presidency in a statement urged Burma’s military government to release all political prisoners, including detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, lift all restrictions on political parties and embark on a dialogue with opposition groups.
2009.02.23	International	EU	In a statement, the European Union (EU)’s current presidency called for dialogue between the Burmese junta and the opposition, the release of political prisoners and the lifting of restrictions on political parties.
2009.02.23	International	Laos	Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Burma’s army chief of staff and the third-ranking general in the country’s military regime, held talks with Lao PDR President Choummaly Sayasone and Minister of National Defense Lt-Gen Duangchay Phichit during his two-day visit to Laos to discuss cooperation on security in the volatile Golden Triangle region, where tensions are mounting between the Burmese regime and ceasefire groups.
2009.02.23	International	Thailand	Vejjajiva, on a two-day visit to Indonesia, told reporters in Jakarta that regional governments would take up the issue of Rohingya refugees at the Bali Process, a ministerial-level forum set up in 2002, and co-chaired by Indonesia and Australia, on human trafficking.
2009.02.23	International	UN	The Burmese military junta’s amnesty for prisoners, including a few political prisoners, was welcomed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who said it was the ‘First Step’ towards the release of more political prisoners and the implementation of democracy.
2009.02.23	International	USA	The US State Department welcomed the Burmese regime’s release of some political prisoners but added: “A lot more needs to be done.” "The release of any political prisoners is something we would welcome, but a lot more needs to be done," said State Department Acting Spokesman Robert Wood. "We call on the Burmese to release all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi. We'll have to see if indeed this leads to more releases."
2009.02.23	International	USA	Robert Wood, US State department’s acting spokesperson said the United States while welcoming Burma’s move to free political prisoners as part of the regime’s amnesty to over 6,000 prisoners urged the junta to release the rest of the political prisoners including pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. He also said that the review is still on.
2009.02.21-22	International	Germany	Germany’s Members of the Parliamentary Committee for Economic Cooperation and Development, Jürgen Klimke and Hellmut Königshaus, visited Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, where Cyclone Nargis had struck, to see the process of recovery work being done by the Tripartite Core Group, formed with the UN, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Burmese junta.
2009.02.21	Government	SPDC	Burma's military rulers began releasing prisoners from prisons, across the country, as part of its amnesty to 6,313 prisoners, who the junta said had shown 'Good Conduct and Discipline'.
2009.02.20	Government	SPDC	Junta announced that 6313 prisoners would be released "on humanitarian grounds and as a gesture of showing sympathy towards their family," and "to enable them to serve the interests of the nation and to participate in the fair elections to be held in the year 2010."
2009.02.20	International	UN	United Nations special envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, told the Security Council that his latest visit to military-ruled Burma, had so far not yielded any concrete results.
2009.02.20	Ethnic	UNA	The United Nationalities Alliance (UNA) said that they were opposed to the Burmese military junta's proposed general elections scheduled to be held in 2010. UNA supported the NLD statement, which also demanded the review of the 2008 constitution.
2009.02.20	International	USA	Gordon Duguid, the US State Department acting deputy spokesperson said the United States said its Burma policy is under review, partly because its earlier policy of imposing economic sanctions has failed to yield results. However, its goal remains the same––the establishment of true democracy in Burma.
2009.02.19	Opposition	NLD	Burma’s main opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), reacted angrily to a joint statement by Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone and UN Special Envoy to Burma Ibrahim Gambari that appeared to endorse the Burmese junta’s plans for an election in 2010.
2009.02.19	International	UN	The United Nations General Assembly president, Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann, urged Burma’s military junta and pro-democracy opposition leaders to immediately start substantive dialogue without any preconditions.
2009.02.17	Opposition	NLD	In its statement the NLD called for a dialogue between Burma’s military supremo Snr. Gen Than Shwe and detained opposition party Aung San Suu Kyi for a breakthrough in Burmese politics. NLD published Special Statement No. 2, which demanded dialogue without preconditions, between Senior Gen. Than Shwe and Aung San Suu Kyi.
2009.02.17	International	Thailand	Snr-Gen Than Shwe, the Burmese junta leader, along with the junta’s No.2, Vice Snr-Gen Maung Aye, and No.3, Gen Shwe Mann, met with Thailand’s Army Chief Gen Anupong Paojinda to discuss the Rohingya boat people issue
2009.02.15	Ethnic	KNU	Nay Soe Mya, a company commander in the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), met with Major General Ye Myint of the Burmese Army in Naypyitaw. He was accompanied by KNU splinter group leader Major General Htein Maung, who previously reached a ceasefire agreement with the military regime.
2009.02.14-19	International	UN	UN human rights expert Tomas Ojea Quintana 6 day visit to Burma. He met government officials including the Chief Justice and diplomats in Rangoon and Naypyitaw and also visited Karen state in eastern Burma.During his visit to Karen state, the UN envoy met Karen splinter groups – Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army Peace Council, and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army.
2009.02.13	Opposition	NLD	Burma's military government extended the house arrest of Tin Oo, the deputy leader of Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party.
2009.02.12	International	China	Chinese authorities have cut off electricity supply and disconnected telephone lines in the Burmese town of Maija Yang on the Sino-Burmese border, compelling thousands of Chinese businessmen to abandon the town and leave for mainland China
2009.02.12	Exile	NCGUB	Burma's government in exile – the National Coalition Government of Union of Burma – urged the ruling military junta to immediately begin a tripartite dialogue with the opposition party and the ethnic nationalities in order to build a genuine federal state.
2009.02.12	International	UN + Japan	The joint-statement issued by Gambari and Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone said they agreed to encourage the Burmese junta to hold general elections in 2010 in a form that could be accepted by the international community.
2009.02.11	Exile	NUP	National Unity Party held a pre-Union's Day press conference in Rangoon, where they expressed concern that there might be yet another civil war or street demonstrations in the country. The NUP also condemned Burma's main opposition party – National League for Democracy – for its confrontational stand against the junta.
2009.02.07-08	Exile	European Burma Network	Burma campaign groups from 13 European countries have urged the European Union to strengthen its policy of sanctions on Burma and to pressure the junta to release all political prisoners.
2009.02.06	International	India	India’s vice president, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, made a four-day trip to Burma. The Indian delegation was welcomed by the junta’s No 2, Vice Snr-Gen Maung Aye.
2009.02.05	International	EU	The European Parliament called on Burma's military rulers to restore citizenship rights to Rohingya Muslim minorities living in Western Burma's Arakan State, and urged Thailand not to repatriate the Rohingya migrants, who have been arrested for illegally entering the country, as they would face repression at home.
2009.02.05	Government	SPDC	Sources close to the military establishment said Maj-Gen Maung Oo, Minister for Home Affairs was appointed to co-head the Ministry of Immigration & Population, which was earlier headed by Maj-Gen Saw Lwin. Similarly, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, Minister for Electric Power No 2 will also head the Ministry of Construction, which was earlier headed by Maj-Gen Saw Tun.
2009.02.05	International	UN	Ban Ki-moon’s statement, following a briefing by the UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari called for direct talks between the regime and the opposition are needed, he said, if a solution is to be found for the country’s political deadlock.
2009.02.02	Opposition	NLD	Aung San Suu Kyi was permitted for the first time to hold talks with members of her party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) together with the UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari.
2009.02.02	Ethnic	UNA	The United Nationalities Alliance (UNA), based in Burma, submitted a letter to Gambari suggesting that he broker talks between the regime, the political opposition led by Suu Kyi and leaders of ethnic minorities.
2009.01.31-02.03	International	UN	Gambari visited Burma for the seventh time and was able to meet the Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein, and detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as five members of the central executive committee of her party – the National League for Democracy. However he was not able to meet Than Shwe
2009.01.30	Government	SPDC	Burma refused to recognize Rohingya - Muslim minorities, as citizens of the country and said they are not included in the multi-ethnic groups recorded by the state, however, said it will "take necessary measures in connection with the above matter."
2009.01.28	Ethnic	CNA	The Chin National Army, the armed wing of ethnic the Chin rebel group – the Chin National Front - vehemently denied accusations of abusing the rights of Chin people, who are already vulnerable to Burmese military persecution.
2009.01.27	Government	SPDC + USA	Former Burmese ambassador to the United States, U Ling Myaing visited the US.
2009.01.26	Thailand	Thailand	Thai Supreme Commander Gen Songkitti Jaggabat visited Burma to talk with the junta on the Rohingya boat people issue. Songkitti met with Maung Aye
2009.01.26	New Parties	UDA	A veteran ethnic Shan politician, Shwe Ohn said he and his friends have formed a group that will be transformed into a political party called the Union Democratic Alliance to contest the ensuing 2010 general elections. The organizing committee has 8 members.
2009.01.23	Government	SPDC	Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs contacted several political organizations inquiring about their status in terms of preparation and organizing for the ensuing 2010 general elections.
2009.01.23	Government + International	SPDC and USA	Burmese military junta supremo Snr. Gen Than Shwe congratulated Barack Hussein Obama on his inauguration as the 44th US President. A Burmese official expressed that Burma hopes Obama will change Washington's tough policy toward its military regime and end the "misunderstandings" of the past.
2009.01.21-22	International	Denmark + Norway	Danish Development Minister Ulla Toraes visited Burma, with a Norwegian minister for Environment and Development Erik Solheim. to assess the progress of Post-Nargis response and future recovery needs.
2009.01.21	International	EU	The European Commission will give €40.5 million (US $52.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Burma this year.
2009.01.20-23	Exile	NCGUB	Burma’s parallel government-in-exile, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB), has re-elected most of the cabinet members who have served it for nearly two decades, including Prime Minister Dr Sein Win, and was approved by the Fourth MPU Congress in Malahide, Ireland.
2009.01.18-19	Ethnic	UWSA	Lt. Gen Ye Myint, along with Maj-Gen Kyaw Phyo and Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut visited UWSA's headquarters in Pang Sang to urge the Wa group to change its army into a militia to be used by the junta as a border security force under its control.
2009.01.15	International	India	The United States froze assets of two Burmese businessmen and their companies for aiding the military rulers of the country. The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday announced freezing assets of Burmese business tycoons Win Aung and Zaw Zaw, and their business entities accounting for 14 companies.
2009.01.14	International	China	Five military trucks, believed to be capable of carrying up to 100 tons in weight, were driven to the Burmese side of the border from China through the Sino-Burmese border gate
2009.01.13	Pro-Govt	NUP	The National Unity Party has launched its poll campaign in Burma's north western Chin state. Ling Ha, organizational in-charge of the National Unity Party (NUP) of Hakha town, capital of Chin state, said they have begun recruiting new members as part of its campaign for the elections.
2009.01.12	New Parties		The meeting held at the residence of Nay Myo Wai, who has been writing critical articles against Burma's mainstream opposition on internet web pages, in Padauk Street of Bogale town in Irrawaddy division, lasted about three hours. It was a gathering of a few politicians, who are believed to endorse the ruling junta's roadmap to democracy.
2009.01.12	Ethnic	SSA-S	Fierce fighting is taking place between the Shan State Army (South) and the Burmese Arny in three townships in southern Shan State
2009.01.11	International	East Timor	East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta criticized the West’s sanction policy on Burma, saying that the country’s people should not be punished for “the perceived sins of their leaders.”
2009.01.09	Ethnic	KNO	The Kachin National Organization (KNO) in exile on its 10th anniversary vowed to boycott the military junta's 2010 general elections.
2009.01.06	Ethnic	DKBA	The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), a splinter group of the Karen National Union, is expected to provide border guards under the terms of Burma’s new constitution, members were told at Independence Day celebrations at the headquarters of the DKBA’s Battalion 999.
2009.01.03	Ethnic	KNU + DKBA	Major Clash occurred between the rebel Karen National Union (KNU) and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA)
2009.01	Government	Army	Saeng Juen, assistant editor of the Thailand-based Shan Herald Agency for News, said the Burmese army had deployed an estimated 2,000 reinforcements since the middle of January in Mong Ping, Mong Hsnu, Tang Yan and Kunlong.
2009.01.01	Exile	NCUB	In a special New Year statement, the NCUB said that it would establish a “National Unity Government” and “National Unity Parliament” to counter plans by Burma’s ruling military regime to hold an undemocratic election in 2010.
2009.01	Ethnic	UWSP	The United Wa State Party (UWSP), an ethnic ceasefire group based in northern Burma, has proposed to the country’s military regime that territory under Wa control be designated a special autonomous region from the beginning of January 2009, according to political observers based in the area.
2008.12.30	Protest	Protesters	Nine supporters of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi were arrested when they staged a protest in Rangoon, the former capital, calling for her release. Some of the protesters were wearing the colors of the National League for Democracy (NLD).
2008.12.06	International	Russia	Russia’s ambassador to Burma told Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win that Moscow will be in a better position to support the Naypyidaw regime if it cooperates with UN special envoy Ibraham Gambari
2008.10.11	Ethnic	MNDF-LA	The Mon National Democratic Front (MNDF-LA) said it would not support the 2010 elections during the 20th anniversary of its founding held on the Thai Burma border.

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