Myanmar: new President sworn in, junta disbands

Myanmar: new President sworn in, junta disbands Yangon: Myanmar's new president was sworn in on Wednesday, officially launching a new administration to replace the military junta that has ruled the country for the past two decades. Thein Sein was sworn in as Myanmar's new president in a ceremony held in Naypyitaw, the country's capital since 2005. He replaces Senior General Than Shwe, Myanmar junta chief since 1992, as the new head of state. Vice Presidents Tin Aung...
04:42 PM, Mar 30, 2011

Myanmar halves Suu Kyi's sentence, sends message

Myanmar halves Suu Kyi's sentence, sends message Military junta seeks to please friendly nations by commuting her jail term. ...
04:31 PM, Aug 11, 2009

Myanmar leader Suu Kyi spends birthday in prison

Myanmar leader Suu Kyi spends birthday in prison Military junta perceives pro-democracy icon as threat ...
12:15 PM, Jun 19, 2009
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