The current politics of Myanmar (Burma) takes place in a framework of an authoritarian dictatorial republic which is controlled by the military (Tatmadaw) in the form of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). A parliamentary government was elected in 1990, but the military prevented it from convening. The State Peace and Development Council (Burmese: ; IPA: ; abbreviated SPDC) is the official name of the military regime of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). ... Senior General Than Shwe (Burmese: သန္‌​းေရ္ဝ္ဟ; IPA: ; born February 2, 1933) is the ruler of Myanmar (Burma), serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw and chairman of the State Peace and Development Council since April 23, 1992. ... The Prime Minister of Myanmar is a high-ranking official in the government of Myanmar (or Burma). ... General Soe Win (born 1948?) is the Prime Minister of Myanmar. ... Lieutenant General Thein Sein is the acting prime minister of Myanmar. ... Political parties in Myanmar lists political parties in Myanmar (Burma). ... The National Unity Party (Taingyintha Silonenyinyutye) is a political party in Myanmar (Burma). ... Elections in Myanmar are a rarity. ... General elections were held in Myanmar on 27 May, 1990. ... Human rights in Myanmar (known as Burma to those who do not recognize the ruling military junta) are a long-standing concern for the international community and human rights organizations. ... Official language Burmese Headquarters In Exile in Rockville, Maryland,United States Prime Minister Sein Win Constitution December 18, 1990 national anthem Kaba Ma Kyei Web site Website of the NCGUB National Coalition Government of the Union Burma (NCGUB; Burmese: ???) is an exile government headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. ... The flag features a yellow dancing peacock, which has been a sign of freedom in modern Burmese history. ... Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; IPA: ); born 19 June 1945 in Yangon (Rangoon), is a nonviolent pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma), and a noted prisoner of conscience. ... The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy is a political party in Myanmar (Burma), representing the interests of the Shan minority. ... A wave of anti-government protests started in Myanmar on 15 August 2007 and has been ongoing since then. ... Burma is divided into 7 states and 7 divisions: Categories: | | ... // International disputes There is sporadic conflict with Thailand over the alignment of the border. ... The renaming of Burma to Myanmar in the English language, decided by the Burmese military regime in 1989, has been controversial. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... A high-ranking generals villa overlooking the golf course in Kalaw. ... The State Peace and Development Council (Burmese: ; IPA: ; abbreviated SPDC) is the official name of the military regime of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). ...

Political conditions

Historically, Burma, later known as Myanmar, was a monarchy ruled by various dynasties prior to the 19th century. The British colonized Burma in the late 19th century, and it was under the jurisdiction of British Raj until 1937. For the documentary series, see Monarchy (TV series). ... Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (until 1912), New Delhi (after 1912) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Independence era

On January 4, 1948, Burma achieved independence from Britain, and became a democracy based on the parliamentary system. is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In 1947, Aung San became Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Burma, a transitional government. But in July 1947, political rivals assassinated Aung San and several cabinet members. On 4 January 1948, the nation became an independent republic, named the Union of Burma, with Sao Shwe Thaik as its first President and U Nu as its first Prime Minister. Unlike most other former British colonies, it did not become a member of the Commonwealth. A bicameral parliament was formed, consisting of a Chamber of Deputies and a Chamber of Nationalities.^[1] The geographical area Myanmar encompasses today can be traced to the Panglong Agreement, which combined Burma Proper, which consisted of Lower Burma and Upper Burma, and the Frontier Areas, which had been administered separately by the British.^[2] is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up republic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Prime Minister U Nu U Nu (otherwise known as Thakin Nu; May 25, 1907 - February 14, 1995) was a Burmese nationalist and political figure. ... The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2006 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Secretary-General Don McKinnon (since 1 April 2000) Establishment  -  Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926   -  Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931   -  London Declaration 28 April 1949  Area  -  Total... In government, bicameralism is the practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers. ... A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modelled after that of the United Kingdom. ... Chamber of Deputies is the name given to a legislative body, which may either be the lower house of a bicameral legislature, or the name of a unicameral one. ... The Chamber of Nationalities is a now-defunct chamber of the bicameral parliament of Myanmar (formerly Burma). ... Burma is divided into 7 states and 7 divisions: Categories: Myanmar | Subdivisions of Myanmar | States of Myanmar | Divisions of Myanmar ... Upper Burma was a term used by the British to refer to the central and northern area of what is now the country of Myanmar. ... The Frontier Areas, also known as the Excluded Areas or the Scheduled Areas, compose the majority of states within Myanmar today. ...

AFPFL/Union Government

In 1961, U Thant, then Burma's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former Secretary to the Prime Minister, was elected Secretary-General of the United Nations; he was the first non-Westerner to head any international organization and would serve as UN Secretary-General for ten years.^[3] Among the Burmese to work at the UN when he was Secretary-General was a young Aung San Suu Kyi. U Thant (Burmese: ; 22 January 1909 – 25 November 1974) was a Burmese diplomat and the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, from 1961 to 1971. ... The United Nations Secretary-General is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal divisions of the United Nations. ... Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; IPA: ); born 19 June 1945 in Yangon (Rangoon), is a nonviolent pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma), and a noted prisoner of conscience. ...

Military socialist era

In 1962, General Ne Win led a coup d'état and established a nominally socialist military government that sought to follow the "Burmese Way to Socialism." The military expropriated private businesses and followed an economic policy of autarky, or economic isolation. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... // A coup dÉtat (pronounced ), or simply coup, is the sudden overthrow of a government, often through illegal means by a part of the state establishment — mostly replacing just the high-level figures. ... An autarky is an economy that limits trade with the outside world, or an ecosystem not affected by influences from the outside, and relies entirely on its own resources. ...

SLORC era

Amidst widespread demonstrations for economic reform and democracy against the Ne Win government in 1988, the military led by Saw Maung undertook a coup in September 1988 and formed a new military-led government under martial law that it named the State Law & Order Restoration Council, or SLORC. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Saw Maung (1928 - 24 July 1997) was a political figure in Myanmar. ...

The 8888 Uprising constituted the most widespread national demonstrations in Burma. The demonstrations started on 8 August 1988 in Rangoon (now Yangon), Burma. The initial student protesters in Rangoon Capital were joined by thousands of Burmese citizens, Buddhist monks, and even Burmese civil servants and some rank-and-file members of the military. During the uprising and subsequent military coup, the Burmese army killed thousands of the demonstrators. 8888 Uprising (Shih lei long; lit. ... Yangon (Burmese: , population 5,000,000 (nearly) (2007 census), formerly Rangoon, is the largest city and former capital of Myanmar (previously known as Burma, prior to 1989). ...

After the suppression of the 8888 Uprising, SLORC abandoned the policies of the "Burmese Way to Socialism" adopted by Ne Win. SLORC instead opened up the country to foreign investment, particularly in the sectors of resource extraction, tourism, and apparel manufacturing. The National League for Democracy is a Burmese political party founded on 27 September 1988. It is led by Aung San Suu Kyi, who acts as General Secretary. In the 1990 parliamentary elections, the party won 392 out of 492 seats. However, the ruling military junta, then known as SLORC, prevented the NLD from forming a government. Soon after 1990 election, some elected representatives escaped from arrests made by the military regime, formed the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) to carry out the struggle for democracy and freedom. This democratic government-in-exile is now headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. 8888 Uprising (Shih lei long; lit. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; IPA: ); born 19 June 1945 in Yangon (Rangoon), is a nonviolent pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma), and a noted prisoner of conscience. ... General elections were held in Myanmar on 27 May, 1990. ... Augusto Pinochet (sitting) was an army general who led a military coup in Chile in 1973. ... SLORC, or the State Law and Order Restoration Council, has provided military government in Myanmar since 1989. ... Official language Burmese Headquarters In Exile in Rockville, Maryland,United States Prime Minister Sein Win Constitution December 18, 1990 national anthem Kaba Ma Kyei Web site Website of the NCGUB National Coalition Government of the Union Burma (NCGUB; Burmese: ???) is an exile government headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. ... Rockville is the name of some places in the United States of America: Rockville, Alabama Rockville, California Rockville, Connecticut Rockville, Georgia Rockville, Indiana Rockville, Iowa Rockville, Maine Rockville, Maryland Rockville, Massachusetts Rockville, Minnesota Rockville, Missouri Rockville, Nebraska Rockville, New York Rockville, Ohio Rockville, Oregon Rockville, Pennsylvania Rockville, Rhode Island Rockville... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29...

The General Secretary of the National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for leading a principled and non-violent campaign for the restoration of Burmese democracy and human rights. She remains under house arrest. The military has held her in detention for 10 of the last 16 years. She is the only Nobel Peace Laureate in detention in the world today. Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; IPA: ); born 19 June 1945 in Yangon (Rangoon), is a nonviolent pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma), and a noted prisoner of conscience. ... Lester B. Pearson after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize (Swedish and Norwegian: Nobels fredspris) is the name of one of five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel. ...

SPDC era

The current Head of State is Senior General Than Shwe who holds the title of "Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council." His appointed prime minister was Khin Nyunt until 19 October 2004, when he was forcibly deposed in favor of Gen. Soe Win. Almost all cabinet offices are held by military officers. Head of state or Chief of state is the generic term for the individual or collective office that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchic or republican nation-state, federation, commonwealth or any other political state. ... Senior General Than Shwe (Burmese: သန္‌​းေရ္ဝ္ဟ; IPA: ; born February 2, 1933) is the ruler of Myanmar (Burma), serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw and chairman of the State Peace and Development Council since April 23, 1992. ... A prime minister is the most senior minister of a cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. ... General Khin Nyunt (born October 11, 1939 in Kyauktan, Burma) was the Prime Minister of Myanmar and the chief of intelligence of the Myanmar Army. ... is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... General Soe Win (born 1948?) is the Prime Minister of Myanmar. ... A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...

US and European government sanctions against the military government, combined with consumer boycotts and shareholder pressure organized by Free Burma activists, have succeeded in forcing most western corporations to withdraw from Myanmar. However, some western oil companies remain due to loopholes in the sanctions. For example, the French oil company Total S.A. and the American oil company Chevron continue to operate the Yadana natural gas pipeline from Myanmar to Thailand. Total (formerly TotalFinaElf) is the subject of a lawsuit in French and Belgian courts for alleged complicity in human rights abuses along the gas pipeline. Before it was acquired by Chevron, Unocal settled a similar lawsuit for a reported multi-million dollar amount. ^[4] Asian businesses, such as Daewoo, continue to invest in Burma, particularly in natural resource extraction. Total S.A. (Euronext: FP, NYSE: TOT) is a French oil company headquartered in Paris, France. ... Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is one of the worlds largest global energy companies. ... The Unocal Corporation (NYSE: UCL), based in Los Angeles, California, was founded in 1890 as the Union Oil Company of California. ... This article is about the chaebol Daewoo Group. ...

The United States and European clothing and shoe industry became the target of Free Burma activists for buying from factories in Myanmar that were wholly or partly owned by the government or the military. Many stopped sourcing from Myanmar after protests, starting with Levi Strauss in 1992. From 1992 to 2003, Free Burma activists successfully forced dozens of clothing and shoe companies to stop sourcing from Burma. These companies included Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Macy's, J Crew, Jos A Bank, Children's Place, Burlington Coat Factory, Wal-Mart, and Target. The U.S. government banned all imports from Burma as part of the "Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act" of 2003. Sanctions have been criticized for their adverse effects on the civilian population. However, Burmese democracy movement leader Aung San Suu Kyi has repeatedly credited sanctions for putting pressure on the ruling military regime. ^[5][6] Alternative meaning: Claude L vi-Strauss, the French anthropologist. ... Eddie Bauer is an outdoor clothing and sporting goods chain. ... Liz Claiborne (born Elisabeth Claiborne Ortenberg March 31, 1929) is a Belgian-born fashion designer. ... This article is about the R.H. Macy & Co. ... Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retailer focusing on clothing and shoes, with over 360 stores in 42 states (as of 2006). ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... This article is about the United States retail company. ...

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have documented egregious human rights abuses by the military government.^[7] There is no independent judiciary in Burma and the military government suppresses political activity. The government restricts Internet access, including blocking of Google, Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail.^[8] The government uses software-based filtering from US company Fortinet to limit the materials citizens can access on-line, including free email services, free web hosting and most political opposition and pro-democracy pages.^[9] Human Rights Watch Banner Human Rights Watch is a United States-based international non-government organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. ... Amnesty International (commonly known as Amnesty or AI) is a pressure group that promotes human rights. ... Human rights are rights which some hold to be inalienable and belonging to all humans. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      In the law, the judiciary or judicial system is the system of courts which administer justice in the name of the sovereign or state, a mechanism for the resolution of disputes. ... Fortinet is a private company that is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in network security appliances. ...

In 2001, the government permitted NLD office branches to re-open throughout Myanmar. However, they were shut down or heavily restricted beginning 2004, as part of a government campaign to prohibit such activities. In 2006, many members resigned from NLD, citing harassment and pressure from the Tatmadaw (Armed Forces) and the Union Solidarity and Development Association. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A high-ranking generals villa overlooking the golf course in Kalaw. ... USDA flag The Union Solidarity and Development Association (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; abbreviated USDA) is an organisation formed by State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) on 13 September 1993. ...

The military government placed Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest again on May 31, 2003, following an attack on her convoy in northern Burma by a mob reported to be in league with the military. The regime extended her house arrest for yet another year in late November of 2005. Despite a direct appeal by Kofi Annan to Than Shwe and pressure from ASEAN, the Burmese government extended Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest another year on 27 May 2006.^[10] Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; IPA: ); born 19 June 1945 in Yangon (Rangoon), is a nonviolent pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma), and a noted prisoner of conscience. ... Kofi Atta Annan (born April 8, 1938) is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1, 1997 to January 1, 2007, serving two five-year terms. ... Senior General Than Shwe (Burmese: သန္‌​းေရ္ဝ္ဟ; IPA: ; born February 2, 1933) is the ruler of Myanmar (Burma), serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw and chairman of the State Peace and Development Council since April 23, 1992. ... ASEAN[1], pronounced // (AH-SEE-AHN) in English, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand[2] as a display of solidarity... is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The junta faces increasing international isolation. Burma's situation was referred to the UN Security Council for the first time in December 2005 for an informal consultation. ASEAN has also stated its frustration with Burma's government. However, China and Russia continue to support the junta. Both countries vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Burma in January 2007.

According to Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP), on April 18, 2007, several of its members (Myint Aye, Maung Maung Lay, Tin Maung Oo and Yin Kyi) were met by approximately a hundred people led by a local USDA Secretary U Nyunt Oo and beaten up. Due to the attack, Myint Hlaing and Maung Maung Lay were badly injured and are now hospitalized. The HRDP believes that this attack was condoned by the authorities and vows to take legal action. Human Rights Defenders and Promoters was formed in 2002 to raise awareness among the people of Myanmar about their human rights. Human Rights Defenders and Promoters was formed in 2002 in Myanmar to raise awareness among the people of Myanmar about their human rights and help them conduct advocacy. ... USDA flag The Union Solidarity and Development Association (Burmese: ; MLCTS: ; abbreviated USDA) is an organisation formed by State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) on 13 September 1993. ... Human Rights Defenders and Promoters was formed in 2002 in Myanmar to raise awareness among the people of Myanmar about their human rights and help them conduct advocacy. ...

Executive branch

The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council is both the chief of state and de facto head of government. The council oversees the cabinet, presided by the prime minister. The State Peace and Development Council (Burmese: ; IPA: ; abbreviated SPDC) is the official name of the military regime of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). ... Senior General Than Shwe (Burmese: သန္‌​းေရ္ဝ္ဟ; IPA: ; born February 2, 1933) is the ruler of Myanmar (Burma), serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw and chairman of the State Peace and Development Council since April 23, 1992. ... is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... The Prime Minister of Myanmar is a high-ranking official in the government of Myanmar (or Burma). ... Lieutenant General Thein Sein is the acting prime minister of Myanmar. ... is the 138th day of the year (139th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Members of Government of Myanmar

Chmn., State Peace & Development Council THAN SHWE, Sr. Gen.

Vice Chmn., State Peace & Development Council MAUNG AYE, Vice Sr. Gen.

Prime Min. (Acting) THEIN SEIN, Gen.

Min. of Agriculture & Irrigation HTAY OO, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Commerce TIN NAING THEIN, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Communications, Post, & Telegraph THEIN ZAW, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Construction SAW TUN, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Cooperatives TIN HTUT, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Culture KHIN AUNG MYINT, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Defense THAN SHWE, Sr. Gen.

Min. of Education CHAN NYEIN, Dr.

Min. of Electric Power 1 ZAW MIN, Col.

Min. of Electric Power 2 KHIN MYAUNG MYINT, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Energy LUN THI, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Finance & Revenue HLA TUN, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Foreign Affairs NYAN WIN

Min. of Forestry THEIN AUNG, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Health KYAW MYINT, Dr.

Min. of Home Affairs MAUNG OO, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Hotels & Tourism SOE NAING, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Immigration & Population MAUNG MAUNG SWE, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Industry 1 AUNG THAUNG

Min. of Industry 2 SAW LWIN, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Information KYAW HSAN, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Labor THAUNG

Min. of Livestock Breeding & Fisheries MAUNG MAUNG THEIN, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Mines OHN MYINT, Brig. Gen.

Min. of National Planning & Economic Development SOE THA

Min. of Progress of Border Areas, National Races, & Development Affairs THEIN NYUNT, Col.

Min. of Rail Transport AUNG MIN, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Religious Affairs THURA MYINT MAUNG, Brig. Gen.

Min. of Science & Industry THAUNG

Min. of Social Welfare, Relief, & Resettlement MAUNG MAUNG SWE, Maj. Gen.

Min. of Sports THURA AYE MYINT, Brig. Gen.

Min. for Transport THEIN SWE, Maj. Gen.

Legislative branch

A unicameral People's Assembly (Pyithu Hluttaw), in which 492 seats are elected by popular vote in four-year terms, has never convened. The last elections were held May 27, 1990. is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

The flag features a yellow dancing peacock, which has been a sign of freedom in modern Burmese history. ... The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy is a political party in Myanmar (Burma), representing the interests of the Shan minority. ... The National Unity Party (Burmese: ; Taingyintha Silonenyinyutye) is a political party in Myanmar (Burma). ... Zomi National Congress The Zomi National Congress (ZNC) is the name of a political party in Myanmar, registered in 1988. ...

Judicial system

Myanmar's judicial system is limited. British-era laws and legal systems remain much intact, but there is no guarantee of a fair public trial. The judiciary is not independent of the executive branch. Myanmar does not accept compulsory International Court of Justice jurisdiction. The International Court of Justice (known colloquially as the World Court or ICJ; French: ) is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. ...

Chief Justice of Supreme Court: AUNG TOE

Attorney General: AYE MAUNG

Wareru dhammathat

Wareru dhammathat was the earliest law-book in Burma. It consists of laws ascribed to the ancient Indian sage, Manu, and brought to Burma by Hindu colonists. The collection was made at Wareru’s command, by monks from the writings of earlier Mon scholars preserved in the monasteries of his kingdom. (Wareru seized Martaban in 1281 and obtained the recognition of China as the ruler of Lower Burma and founded a kingdom which lasted until 1539. Martaban was its first capital, and remained so until 1369. It stretched southwards as far as Tenasserim.) ^[11]

Dammazedi pyatton

Mon King Dammazedi (1472-92) was the greatest of the Mon rulers of Wareru’s line. He was famous for his wisdom and the collection of his rulings were recorded in the Kalyani stone inscriptions and known as the Dammazedi pyatton. ^[12]

Administrative divisions

Myanmar is divided into seven divisions (taing) and seven states (pyi-nè), classified by ethnic composition. The seven divisions are Ayeyarwady Division, Bago Division, Magway Division, Mandalay Division, Sagaing Division, Tanintharyi Division and Yangon Division; the seven states are Chin State, Kachin State, Kayin State, Kayah State, Mon State, Rakhine State and Shan State. Ayeyarwady Division is a division of Myanmar, occupying the delta region of the Ayeyarwady or Irrawaddy River. ... Bago Division is an administrative division of Myanmar, located in the southern portion of the country. ... Magway Division (also spelt Magwe) is a division located in central Myanmar between north latitude 18° 50 and 22° 47 and east longitude between 93° 47 and 95° 55. It is bordered by Sagaing Division is to its north, Mandalay Division to its east, Bago Division to its south and... Mandalay Division is an administrative division of Myanmar. ... Sagaing Division is a division of Myanmar, located in the north-western part of the country between latitude 21° 30 north and longitude 94° 97 east. ... Tanintharyi Division, better known by the old name Tenasserim, is a division of Myanmar, covering the long narrow southern part of the country on the Kra Isthmus. ... Yangon Division is an administrative division of Myanmar. ... Chin State is a state of Myanmar. ... Kachin State (Jingphaw Mungdan), is the northernmost state of Myanmar. ... Kayin State is an administrative division of Myanmar and also known as Karen State. ... Kayah, also called Karenni State is a state of Myanmar. ... Mon States seal is a hintha (mythical duck), which is the symbol of the Mon people. ... Rakhine State (formerly Arakan) is a state of Myanmar. ... Shan State is a state located in Myanmar (Burma), which takes its name from the Shan people, the majority ethnic group in the Shan State. ...

International organization participation

AsDB, ASEAN, CCC, CP, ESCAP, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IMF, IMO, Intelsat (nonsignatory user), Interpol, IOC, ITU, NAM, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WMO, WToO, WTrO, GJC The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966 to promote economic and social development in Asian and Pacific countries through loans and technical assistance. ... Main languages See Languages of ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong of Singapore Area  - Total 4,480,000 km2 Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 550,000,000 122. ... The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for military purposes. ... “IMF” redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Stamp The International Olympic Committee (French: Comité International Olympique) is an organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas on June 23, 1894. ... The foundation of the U.N. The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... “WHO” redirects here. ... The World Trade Organization (WTO), (OMC - Spanish: , French: ), is an international organization designed to supervise and liberalize international trade. ...

Myanmar ( Burmese ) Democracy and Human Rights online media

There are a number of web sites for more information, you can start off at the following:

1. Globalissues,HumanRights Abuses in Myanmar. ^[13]
2. Burma Digest[2]
3. Irrawaddy, English.[3]
4. Irrawaddy, Burmese.[4]
5. Mizzima News [5]
6. DVB Democratic Voice of Burma.[6]
7. Khit Pyaing, The New Era Journal.(Burmese)[7]
8. Khit Pyaing, The New Era Journal.(English)[8]
9. Moe Maka, Burmese.[9]
10. Burmanet news.[10]

The Burma Digest is a weekly bilingual online journal, published by the Democracy for Burma Alliance, a web-based campaign group set up by Burmese refugees and human rights activists worldwide. ...

References

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Sources

• CIA World Factbook