query: when did burma change its name to myanmar

pos: Names of Myanmar Names of Myanmar "" The country known in English as both Myanmar and Burma has undergone changes in both its official and popular names worldwide. The choice of names stems from the existence of two different names for the country in Burmese, which are used in different contexts. The official English name was changed by the country's government from the "Union of Burma" to the "Union of Myanmar" in 1989, and still later to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", which since then has been the subject of controversies and mixed incidences of adoption. In the Burmese language Myanmar

pos: ISO 3166-1 numeric updating process of the standard. The numeric codes to can be user-assigned. When countries merge, split, or undergo territorial change, their numeric codes are withdrawn and new numeric codes are assigned. For example: If a country changes its name without any territorial change, its numeric code remains the same. For example, when Burma was renamed Myanmar without territorial change in 1989, its alphabetic codes were changed, but its numeric code has remained the same. The following numeric codes have been withdrawn from ISO 3166-1: The following numeric codes were also assigned by the United Nations Statistics Division, but these territories

pos: History of Myanmar losing its former strongholds in central Burma and re-establishing bases in the northeast in the late 1960s; the Communist leaders were soon forced into exile across the Chinese border. The military government announced a change of name for the country in English from "Burma" to "Myanmar" in 1989. It also continued the economic reforms started by the old regime and called for a Constituent Assembly to revise the 1974 Constitution. This led to multiparty elections in May 1990 in which the National League for Democracy (NLD) won a landslide victory over the National Unity Party (NUP, the successor to the

pos: ISO 3166-3 any territorial change, its ISO 3166-1 numeric code remains the same. For example, when Burma was renamed Myanmar without territorial change in 1989, its alphabetic codes were changed, but its numeric code has remained the same. Currently, a few ccTLDs using deleted alpha-2 codes are still active or being phased out. However, alpha-2 codes which were deleted before the popularization of the Domain Name System in the late 1980s and early 1990s were never used for the Internet's country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). Likewise, ISO 3166-2, the ISO standard for country subdivision codes which was first published in 1998, predated

pos: Myanmar Red Cross Society Act was enacted in 1959 and amended subsequently in 1964, 1971 and 1988. The 1959 (MRCS) Act confers responsibility to the National Society in implementing humanitarian activities and alleviating human suffering. The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was taken over by the Society as Burma Ambulance Brigade under the 1959 Act. The Society was renamed Myanmar Red Cross Society in accordance with legislative change of the name from Burma to Myanmar in 1989. The objective of the Society is to alleviate human suffering. Three activities such as promoting health, preventing diseases and providing help to those in distress are supportive

pos: Church of the Province of Myanmar October 2014. Church of the Province of Myanmar The Church of the Province of Myanmar in Asia is a member church of the Anglican Communion. The province comprises the entire country of Myanmar. The current Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon is Stephen Than Myint Oo. The Church of the Province of Burma was created as an independent province of the Anglican Communion in 1970, and changed its name to the Church of the Province of Myanmar when the new country's name was adopted in 1989. Throughout the colonial period the Church of England had a strong presence in

pos: Church of the Province of Myanmar Church of the Province of Myanmar The Church of the Province of Myanmar in Asia is a member church of the Anglican Communion. The province comprises the entire country of Myanmar. The current Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon is Stephen Than Myint Oo. The Church of the Province of Burma was created as an independent province of the Anglican Communion in 1970, and changed its name to the Church of the Province of Myanmar when the new country's name was adopted in 1989. Throughout the colonial period the Church of England had a strong presence in the country

pos: Names of Myanmar a lot of criticism also focused on the lack of linguistic soundness of the reform. Only four language scholars sat in the 1989 commission, while the majority of the commission was made up of military officials and civil servants with no particular knowledge of linguistics. The new names adopted often lacked serious linguistic credibility, and some appear questionable (the final "r" at the end of the name Myanmar makes sense only for a speaker of a non-rhotic dialect of English). Since the 1989 decision to change the English name from "Burma" to "Myanmar", adoption of the new name in the

pos: Names of Myanmar Names of Myanmar "" The country known in English as both Myanmar and Burma has undergone changes in both its official and popular names worldwide. The choice of names stems from the existence of two different names for the country in Burmese, which are used in different contexts. The official English name was changed by the country's government from the "Union of Burma" to the "Union of Myanmar" in 1989, and still later to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", which since then has been the subject of controversies and mixed incidences of adoption. In the Burmese language Myanmar

pos: Names of Myanmar 1930s, and the decision of the regime in 1989 carried the controversy into the English language. The regime believes that "Myanma" is more inclusive of minorities than "Bama", while opponents point out that historically, "Myanma" is only a more literary version of "Bama". Quite the opposite of being more inclusive, opposition parties and human rights groups contend that the new English name "Myanmar" is actually disrespectful of the minorities of Burma. Minorities, many of whom do not speak Burmese, had become accustomed to the English name "Burma" over the years, and they perceive the new name "Myanmar" as a purely

pos: Myanmar national football team been called-up recently in the last 12 months. Notes: "*" "As caretaker" ^ includes the results of Myanmar national football team The Myanmar national football team () is the national team of Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. It was known as the Burma national football team until 1989, when Burma was renamed Myanmar. It finished second in the 1968 Asian Cup. They have participated in the Summer Olympics in 1972 and in the Asian Games. The Burma team was dominant in Asia in the 1960s and 1970s, having won the Asian Games twice; in 1966 and

pos: Myanmar national football team Myanmar national football team The Myanmar national football team () is the national team of Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. It was known as the Burma national football team until 1989, when Burma was renamed Myanmar. It finished second in the 1968 Asian Cup. They have participated in the Summer Olympics in 1972 and in the Asian Games. The Burma team was dominant in Asia in the 1960s and 1970s, having won the Asian Games twice; in 1966 and 1970, and the football event of the Southeast Asian Games on five successive occasions; in 1965, 1967,

pos: Myanmar Airways International Myanmar Airways International Myanmar Airways International Co., Ltd. () is a privately owned airline headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar. It operates scheduled international services to destinations mainly in Southeast Asia and is based at Yangon International Airport. Myanmar Airways International was the sponsor of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. The airline was founded by the government before independence in 1946 as Union of Burma Airways. It initially operated domestic services only. International services were added in 1950. The name was changed to Burma Airways in December 1972, and then to Myanma Airways on April 1, 1989, following the renaming of the

pos: Myanmar National Airlines however after a 23-year absence, they relaunched foreign services in 2016, with their first service to Singapore. The name was changed to Burma Airways in December 1972, and to Myanma Airways on 1 April 1989 following the renaming of the country from Burma to Myanmar. International services of Myanma Airways have been made as joint venture airline, Myanmar Airways International (MAI). Myanmar National Airlines is the majority shareholder of Joint Venture Company MAI, set up in 1993. In 2003, it was proposed to set up a Myanmar-based airline for chartered international passenger and cargo flights, which was planned to be

pos: Names of Myanmar foreigners are free to use either name, "because there is nothing in the constitution of our country that says that you must use any term in particular". In Burmese, the word "Myanma", when used as a noun, is pronounced in the low tone (long "a"), whereas when used as an adjective, it is pronounced in the creaky tone (short "a"). To reflect this, in the 1989 government renaming the adjectival form of the country's name "Myanmar" is formed by dropping the final "r" to get "Myanma" (since the final "r" indicates lengthening in Oxford English). Most people, even in Burma,

pos: Myanmar Air Force 100 aircraft from the People's Republic of China, which included F7 IIK interceptors, FT-7 Trainers, A-5C Ground Attack Aircraft, FT-6M trainers, K-8 trainers and Y-8 transport aircraft. In 1989, the Burmese Air Force was renamed the Myanmar Air Force in accordance with the country changing its name from Burma to Myanmar. In December 1990, the Myanmar Air Force took the first delivery from China of 10 F7 IIK interceptors and two FT-7 Trainers followed by another batch of 12 F7 IIK interceptors in May 1993. Further deliveries of F7 IIK interceptors were made in 1995, 1998 and 1999. By 2000,

pos: 2015 Kokang offensive 2015 Kokang offensive The 2015 Kokang offensive was a series of military operations launched by the Myanmar Army in 2015 in Kokang in northern Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Several clashes between the Myanmar Army and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army had taken place from February to May 2015. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) is an insurgent group in Myanmar that was formerly part of the Communist Party of Burma. It became the first of a dozen armed factions to sign a bilateral ceasefire agreement with the then-ruling military junta after its broke apart from the communists in 1989.

neg: Names of Myanmar Associated Press and Reuters have adopted the name "Myanmar". Others have continued to use "Burma", some of whom have switched to using "Myanmar" years after the name change, such as the "Financial Times", citing increasing international acceptance of the new name. The BBC changed to using "Myanmar" in 2014. Some other sources, including NPR in the US use terms such as "Myanmar, also known as Burma". Another approach taken by some historians is to continue to use the name "Burma" for describing the history of the country prior to the 1988 military coup and "Myanmar" from there on. This also

neg: Myanmar–North Korea relations over all of Korea. Burma, however, refused to recognize either state and wished to see a peaceful solution to the nascent Korean crisis. After the Korean War broke out, Burma enforced the UN Security Council resolution that labeled North Korea as the aggressor. This perceived "anti-communist" stance of Burma perplexed many, because Burma was seen as a country with a non-aligned orientation. Burma did, however, not send troops to fight in Korea. When the Korean War escalated and China got involved, Burma with its long border with China, was forced to change its tone. Burma became the only non-communist country

neg: Names of Myanmar English-speaking world has been mixed. Use of "Burma" has remained widespread, largely based on the question of whether the regime has the legitimacy to change the country's name, particularly without a referendum. The United Nations, of which Myanmar is a member, endorsed the name change five days after its announcement. However, the United States and the United Kingdom still refer to the country as "Burma". The United States government attributes its choice to support for the party deemed to have won the 1990 election, but been denied power by the junta. That party opposes the new name. Following the 2011–2012

neg: Miss International Myanmar name of pageant was Miss Burma. Myanmar debut in 1961 with the name of Burma. In only 1961 era Myanmar competed at the Miss International pageant. Since 1962 the local pageant has been banned by the government in unknown reasons. Notes : Miss Myanmar International 2012, Nang Khin Zay Yar participated in Miss International 2012 which is in Okinawa. This is the first time Myanmar competed in an international beauty pageant since 1961. The Final was on October 21, 2012. The reigning Miss Myanmar International 2014, Khin Wai Phyo Han did not compete at Miss International, since she did not

neg: Myanmar States policy retains Burma as the country's name, although the State Department's website lists the country as "Burma (Myanmar)" and Barack Obama has referred to the country by both names. The government of Canada has in the past used "Burma", such as in its 2007 legislation imposing sanctions, but as of the mid-2010s generally uses "Myanmar". The Czech Republic officially uses "Myanmar", although its Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentions both Myanmar and Burma on its website. The United Nations uses "Myanmar", as do the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Australia, Russia, (Germany), China, India, Bangladesh, Norway, Japan and Switzerland. Most

neg: Myanmar Red Cross Society for saving a soldier whose car fell into the Ayeyarwady River which was icy cold at that time . His name was Sai Aung Hlaing Myint. He was from Kachin State. Myanmar Red Cross Society Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) was founded in 1937 and it was earlier called Burma Red Cross. It has its headquarters in Yangon. In 1920, the Society came into existence as a branch of Indian Red Cross Society. When Burma was politically separated from India in 1937, it attained national status and was recognised as Burma Red Cross Society. The International Committee of the Red

neg: East Asia Summit of Tropical Typhoon Utor the summit was postponed until January 2007. It was rescheduled for 15 January 2007, approximately a month after the original scheduled date. Internal ASEAN issues were significant for the next Summits. The issues of Myanmar (Burma), following the 2007 Burmese anti-government protests, and climate change were expected to be discussed at the Third EAS. Myanmar successfully blocked formal discussion of its internal affairs. The summit did issue the Singapore Declaration on Climate Change, Energy and the Environment. The Summit also agreed to the establishment of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and to

neg: Names of Myanmar the name "Biruma" may have more of an emotional resonance to readers. Historically Japan used the Chinese characters of "Menden" (緬甸) to refer to Burma. This form remains in contemporary usage in abbreviations; for example, the World War II-era Burma-Thailand Railway is still referred to almost exclusively as the "Tai-Men Tetsudō" (泰緬鉄道). The Indian (and sometimes used in Bangladesh) name for Myanmar is "'Brahmadesh' or 'Brahmavarta"' (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मादेश/ब्रह्मावर्त) which means 'land of Brahma'. Names of Myanmar "" The country known in English as both Myanmar and Burma has undergone changes in both its official and popular names worldwide. The choice

neg: Myanmar at the 2004 Summer Olympics Myanmar at the 2004 Summer Olympics Myanmar competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's fourteenth appearance at the Olympics, although it had previous competed in most games under the name "Burma". Myanmar, however, did not participate at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal for political reasons. Myanmar Olympic Committee sent only two women to compete only in archery and weightlifting, respectively. Weightlifting coach U Hla Win was among the officials and coaches who carried their national flags in the opening ceremony. Myanmar, however, has yet to win its

neg: 1967 anti-Chinese riots in Myanmar 1967 anti-Chinese riots in Myanmar The 1967 anti-Chinese riots in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) () were a number of days of conflict between Chinese expatriates in Burma and Burmese nationals. The trouble flared in Rangoon on 26 June 1967. The cause of the trouble was the spread of China’s cultural revolution ideology amongst Chinese expatriates in Burma. The riots caused a deterioration in Sino-Burmese relations which did not normalize until 1970. Burma was the first non-communist country to recognize the People's Republic of China after its founding on the 21 September 1949. Burma and China settled their border disputes

neg: Third Force (Myanmar) and international institutions. The Third Force and its supporters, especially the academics, are targets of criticism from more hardline pro-democracy activists and organisations. Their stance on engagement and sanctions have been denounced by certain prominent political players as "naive and stupid". Third Force (Myanmar) The Third Force is an informal group name given to a collection of political parties and local non-governmental organisations operating inside Burma (also known as Myanmar). It was used mainly in relation with the 2010 general elections. Although campaigning for improvement of living conditions and for democratic change inside the country, the Third Force is seen

neg: History of rail transport in Myanmar History of rail transport in Myanmar Rail transport in Myanmar (then Burma) began in 1877. Three private rail companies were nationalised nineteen years later. During the Japanese occupation of Burma, Allied prisoners of war were forced to build the Burma Railway. Myanmar Railways has expanded its network somewhat since 1988. Rail transport was introduced in Burma in May 1877 (when Lower Burma was a colony of the United Kingdom and part of British India) with the opening of the Rangoon-to-Prome line by the Irrawaddy Valley State Railway. The line, following the Irrawaddy River, was built over a three-year period with

neg: Myanmar In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar". Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. "Myanmar" is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while "Burma" is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's name. Depending on the register used, the pronunciation would be ' () or ' (). The name "Burma" has been in use in English since the 18th century. "Burma" continues to be used in English by the governments of countries such as the United Kingdom. Official United

neg: Foreign relations of Myanmar a proactive role in pursuing regional initiatives to bring about a change in Burma and support efforts to bring the situation in Burma to the UN Security Council's attention. Recently, ASEAN did take a stronger tone with Burma, particularly regards to the detention of now-released Aung San Suu Kyi. Brunei has an embassy in Yangon, and Burma has an embassy in Gadong. The relations have been established since 21 September 1993. The relations between the two countries were established on 1 March 1957 and the first Burma mission at the legation level was set up in Kuala Lumpur in June

neg: Names of Myanmar democratic reforms in Burma, politicians started using "Myanmar" more frequently. The British government also cites the elected party's preference in its statement on its choice of name. A spokesman for the Department of Foreign Affairs in Canada said that his government's choice was "in support of the struggle for democracy". Others, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the governments of China, India, Japan, Germany, Australia, Canada and Russia recognise "Myanmar" as the official name. During the 2005 ASEAN summit in Thailand, the Foreign Minister Nyan Win complained about the US insistence of calling his country "Burma" instead of

neg: Miss Universe Myanmar winning title will be Stop of War ambassador and get full travel to upcoming Miss Grand International contest. The third placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Miss Intercontinental began in 2018. The fourth placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Face of Beauty International began in 2018. The fifth placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Miss World Beauty Queen Beauty contest. Miss Universe Myanmar Miss Universe Myanmar is a national beauty pageant in Myanmar. Before creation Miss Myanmar or Miss Universe Myanmar pageant, the name of pageant was Miss Burma. Myanmar debut in 1959 with the name of Burma. Since 1959

neg: Burma studies the Burmese language and literature included the scholars Hla Pe, John Okell, Anna Allot and in the history of Burma the historian D.G.E. Hall. H.L. Shorto specialised in Mon language and literature. The late historian of Burma U Than Tun received his doctorate in history at SOAS. Many current specialists in Burma and its languages and ethnic groups received their doctorates at SOAS such as the historians Victor B. Lieberman and the Mon linguist Christian Bauer. Despite the name of the country having been changed to "Myanmar" by the military junta, most universities outside of Burma (Myanmar) still refer to

neg: Myanmar Radio and Television Myanmar Radio and Television Myanmar Radio and Television (, abbreviated MRTV), formerly the Burma Broadcasting Service (BBS), is the parent of state-run Myanmar Radio National Service, and a television channel. The television channels are broadcast from its broadcast centre in Kamayut, Yangon. The radio service is now broadcast primarily from Naypyidaw. Radio service in Myanmar first came on air in 1936 during the British colonial era. Regular programming by Bama Athan (; "Voice of Burma") began in February 1946 when the British established Burma Broadcasting Service (BBS), carrying Burmese language national and foreign news and musical entertainment, knowledge reply and

neg: Miss Universe Myanmar Miss Universe Myanmar Miss Universe Myanmar is a national beauty pageant in Myanmar. Before creation Miss Myanmar or Miss Universe Myanmar pageant, the name of pageant was Miss Burma. Myanmar debut in 1959 with the name of Burma. Since 1959 to 1961 Myanmar competed at Miss Universe pageant. Since 1962 the local pageant has been banned by the government in unknown reasons. In 2013, Daw Soe Yu Wai of a local media organization went to New York City to get a license for Miss Universe and make a declaration for Myanmar in returning at the Miss Universe. Her interview with

neg: Foreign relations of Myanmar been characterised by conflicts and confrontations. Border disputes are now coming more prominent and Thailand as disturbed by the imprisonment of Burma’s dissident Aung San Suu Kyi. Burma has diplomatic offices in Bangkok whilst Thailand maintains an embassy in Rangoon. Philippines established relations with Burma in 1956 and recognised its political name Myanmar. In 2012, Myanmar ranked 3rd to the lowest among the Philippines' trading partners in ASEAN. It only fared better than Cambodia and Laos. The Philippines and Myanmar traded only $47.07 million in 2012. The Philippines grant Burmese citizens visa-free access for 30 days. Myanmar on the other

neg: Burma studies this academic focus as "Burma studies" reflecting the contested status of the name "Myanmar" outside of the country. Burma studies Burma Studies is a grouping used in research universities around the world as a way of bringing together specialists from different disciplines such as history, cultural anthropology, archeology, religious studies, art history, political science, and musicology, who are doing research in these areas focused on the geographical area of what is today the country of Burma or Myanmar, often using the Burmese language, or a language of one of its ethnic groups such as the Shan, Mon, Karen, Chin, or

neg: Central Bank of Myanmar years. As of end of May 2018, its current members are as follows: Appointment of Governor The proposed reappointment of Kyaw Kyaw Maung as governor in August 2018 caused controversy. Numerous commentators, including parliamentarians, noted that he had held the position (in two separate two terms) for a long time. Some argued that it was time for a change if reforms were to be expected in economic policy in Myanmar. General: Central Bank of Myanmar The Central Bank of Myanmar ( ; abbreviated CBM) is the central bank of Myanmar (formerly Burma). Its headquarter located in Naypyidaw, and it has

neg: Myanmar at the 2012 Summer Olympics the sport. The nation was given one spot in the men's individual competition through Tripartite Commission invitation. Myanmar has had 1 judoka invited. Myanmar has received a wild card. Myanmar has received a wild card. Myanmar at the 2012 Summer Olympics Myanmar competed at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's sixteenth appearance at the Olympics, although it had previous competed in most games under the name "Burma". Myanmar, however, did not participate at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal for political reasons. Myanmar Olympic Committee sent a total

neg: Politics of Myanmar Politics of Myanmar Myanmar (also known as Burma) is a unitary parliamentary republic under its constitution of 2008. The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Myanmar as "hybrid regime" in 2016. The military of Burma holds a large amount of power in the government, despite the end of the last Burmese military dictatorship. Myanmar, formerly called Burma, was a monarchy ruled by various dynasties prior to the 19th century. The British colonized Burma (Myanmar) in the late 19th century, and it was part of British India until 1937. Burma (Myanmar) was ruled as a British colony from 1824 until 1948. While

neg: Myanmar Red Cross Society Myanmar Red Cross Society Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) was founded in 1937 and it was earlier called Burma Red Cross. It has its headquarters in Yangon. In 1920, the Society came into existence as a branch of Indian Red Cross Society. When Burma was politically separated from India in 1937, it attained national status and was recognised as Burma Red Cross Society. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recognised it as a National Society in 1939. The Society was admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1946. The Burma Red Cross

neg: Myanmar at the 2016 Summer Olympics series and Asian Championships, as long as he obtained a minimum qualifying score (MQS) by March 31, 2016. Myanmar have received a Universality invitation from FINA to send two swimmers (one male and one female) to the Olympics. Myanmar at the 2016 Summer Olympics Myanmar competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's sixteenth appearance at the Olympics, although it had previous competed in most editions under the name "Burma". Myanmar did not attend the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal for political reasons. Myanmar Olympic Committee sent

neg: Myanmar English-speaking international news media refer to the country by the name "Myanmar", including the BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, Reuters, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)/Radio Australia. Myanmar is known with a name deriving from "Burma" as opposed to "Myanmar" in Spanish, Italian, Romanian, and Greek – "Birmania" being the local version of "Burma" in the Spanish language, for example. Myanmar used to be known as "Birmânia" in Portuguese, and as "Birmanie" in French. As in the past, French-language media today consistently use "Birmanie". "Myanmar" is pronounced in at least nine different ways in English: , , , , , ,

neg: Upper Myanmar Upper Myanmar Upper Burma (, also called Real Myanmar) refers to a geographic region of Burma (Myanmar), traditionally encompassing Mandalay and its periphery (modern Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway Regions), or more broadly speaking, Kachin and Shan States. In the Burmese language, people originating from Upper Burma are typically called "a-nya tha" (), whereas those from Lower Burma are called "auk tha" (). The term was first used by the British to refer to the central and northern area of what is now the country of Myanmar (Burma). After the Second Anglo-Burmese War of 1852, Lower Burma was annexed by the British

neg: Myanmar ethnic opposition groups and countries continue to use "Burma" because they do not recognise the legitimacy of the ruling military government or its authority to rename the country. In April 2016, soon after taking office, Aung San Suu Kyi clarified that foreigners are free to use either name, "because there is nothing in the constitution of our country that says that you must use any term in particular". The country's official full name is the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar" (, "", ). Countries that do not officially recognise that name use the long form "Union of Burma" instead.

neg: Myanmar National Airlines their seat. The former Burma Airways had a poor safety record but now, as Myanma Airways is strongly maintaining its safety under ICAO and Myanmar DCA regulations and requirements: List of airlines of Burma Myanmar National Airlines Myanmar National Airlines (), formerly Union of Burma Airways, Burma Airways, and Myanma Airways, is a state-owned airline and the flag carrier of Myanmar, based in Yangon. It operates scheduled services to all major domestic destinations and to regional destinations in Asia. Its main base is Yangon International Airport. Founded in 1948. The airline was founded by the government after independence on 15

neg: Myanmar at the 2016 Summer Olympics Myanmar at the 2016 Summer Olympics Myanmar competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's sixteenth appearance at the Olympics, although it had previous competed in most editions under the name "Burma". Myanmar did not attend the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal for political reasons. Myanmar Olympic Committee sent a team of seven athletes, four men and three women, to compete in five different sports at the Olympics. The nation's roster size was relatively larger by a single athlete than those sent to both Beijing 2008 and

neg: Myanmar at the 2012 Summer Olympics Myanmar at the 2012 Summer Olympics Myanmar competed at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's sixteenth appearance at the Olympics, although it had previous competed in most games under the name "Burma". Myanmar, however, did not participate at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal for political reasons. Myanmar Olympic Committee sent a total of six athletes to the Games, an equal share between men and women, to compete in 5 sports, tying the record with Beijing at a single Olympics. Among these athletes, archer Nay Myo Aung and

neg: Third Force (Myanmar) Third Force (Myanmar) The Third Force is an informal group name given to a collection of political parties and local non-governmental organisations operating inside Burma (also known as Myanmar). It was used mainly in relation with the 2010 general elections. Although campaigning for improvement of living conditions and for democratic change inside the country, the Third Force is seen as distinct from Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy. The political parties participated in the November 2010 General elections while Aung San Suu Kyi's party called for a general boycott. Some state that the Third Force consists

neg: Politics of Myanmar Interpol, IOC, ITU, NAM, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WMO, WToO, WTrO, GJC. Politics of Myanmar Myanmar (also known as Burma) is a unitary parliamentary republic under its constitution of 2008. The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Myanmar as "hybrid regime" in 2016. The military of Burma holds a large amount of power in the government, despite the end of the last Burmese military dictatorship. Myanmar, formerly called Burma, was a monarchy ruled by various dynasties prior to the 19th century. The British colonized Burma (Myanmar) in the late 19th century, and it was part of British India

neg: Yangon Yangon in 2010–2011. Yangon is a member of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21. Yangon is twinned with: Yangon Yangon (, MLCTS "rankun mrui", ; also known by the former name Rangoon, lit. "End of Strife") is the capital of the Yangon Region of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Naypyidaw () in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts the largest number of colonial-era buildings

neg: Yangon Yangon Yangon (, MLCTS "rankun mrui", ; also known by the former name Rangoon, lit. "End of Strife") is the capital of the Yangon Region of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Naypyidaw () in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts the largest number of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia, and has a unique colonial-era urban core that is remarkably intact. The colonial-era commercial core is

neg: Miss Universe Myanmar woman to represent the country in the competition since 1961. The winner of Miss Myanmar represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Since 2013 the name has been changed as Myanmar. Before the name will be using at the pageant, Burma has already used in 1959-1961 era. In 2015, Miss Universe Myanmar Organization crowned two winners, they will compete in Miss Universe 2015 and Miss Universe 2016. The second placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Miss Grand International began in 2017. The

neg: Myanmar Guy Delisle. The graphic novel was translated into English under the title "Burma Chronicles" in 2008. In 2009, a documentary about Burmese videojournalists called "Burma VJ" was released. This film was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards. "The Lady" had its world premiere on 12 September 2011 at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival. Government General information Economy Agriculture Trade Environment Myanmar Myanmar (; ), officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. Myanmar is bordered by India and Bangladesh to its west, Thailand and

neg: Politics of Myanmar 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. The geographical area Burma 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

neg: Myanmar 1947, Aung San became Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Myanmar, 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 and overseas territories, Burma did not become a member of the Commonwealth. A bicameral parliament was formed, consisting of a Chamber of Deputies and a Chamber of Nationalities, and multi-party elections were held in 1951–1952,

neg: Geography of Myanmar water treatment contribute to disease "party to:" Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94 "signed, but not ratified:" none of the selected agreements Geography of Myanmar Myanmar (also known as Burma) is the northwestern-most country of mainland Southeast Asia. It lies along the Indian and Eurasian Plates, to the southeast of the Himalayas. To its west is the Bay of Bengal and to its south is the Andaman Sea. It is strategically located near major Indian Ocean shipping lanes.The neighboring countries are China,

neg: LGBT rights in Myanmar not been strictly enforced. In 2001, the exile group called the All Burma Students' Democratic Front voted to have the law repealed. This was seen as a victory by the Committee for Lesbigay Rights in Burma, although such a change was considered unlikely to occur given the prevailing political climate against change. LGBT people are also targeted under the "shadow law" in section 35(c) of the Police Act, which allows police to detain anyone they consider behaving suspiciously after sunset. Other provisions of the Penal Code can also be used against LGBT people: Myanmar does not recognise same-sex marriages or

neg: Yadanabon I of Pagan Dewi. Yadanabon I of Pagan Yadanabon (, ) was the first chief queen consort of King Sithu I of Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar). The queen was a daughter of Dhamma Kyin, a minister at King Kyansittha's court, and was the mother of Crown Prince Min Shin Saw and King Narathu. She was still alive in 1151/52 (513 ME) when she successfully persuaded her husband to change the prison sentence for Min Shin Saw to an exile. The queen apparently did not outlive her husband; according to the royal chronicles, she was succeeded as chief queen ("Usaukpan") by Ti Lawka

neg: Yadanabon I of Pagan Yadanabon I of Pagan Yadanabon (, ) was the first chief queen consort of King Sithu I of Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar). The queen was a daughter of Dhamma Kyin, a minister at King Kyansittha's court, and was the mother of Crown Prince Min Shin Saw and King Narathu. She was still alive in 1151/52 (513 ME) when she successfully persuaded her husband to change the prison sentence for Min Shin Saw to an exile. The queen apparently did not outlive her husband; according to the royal chronicles, she was succeeded as chief queen ("Usaukpan") by Ti Lawka Sanda

neg: Communist insurgency in Myanmar Communist insurgency in Myanmar The Communist insurgency in Myanmar (known as "Burma" from 1948 to 1988) was led by the Communist Party of Burma (CPB) ("white flags"), and the Communist Party (Burma) ("red flags"). The conflict ended in 1988, when the armed wing of the CPB disbanded following the Fall of Communism and the ousting of the Burmese socialist dictatorship. The CPB fought for independence from the United Kingdom and against the Japanese occupation of Burma in World War II, prior to the eruption of civil conflict in Myanmar. While in Insein prison in July 1941, Thakin Soe and Than

neg: Hinduism in Myanmar arrived in Burma during ancient times. Both names of the country are rooted in Hinduism; Burma is the British colonial officials' phonetic equivalent for the first half of "Brahma Desha", the ancient name of the region. Brahma is part of Hindu trinity, a deity with four heads. The name "Myanmar" is the regional language transliteration of "Brahma", where "b" and "m" are interchangeable. Arakan (Rakhine) Yoma is a significant natural mountainous barrier between Burma and India, and the migration of Hinduism and Buddhism into Burma occurred slowly through Manipur and by South Asian seaborne traders. Hinduism greatly influenced the royal

neg: Postage stamps and postal history of Burma in different colours. In 1946 a set of 4 Victory stamps were issued. In 1947, the 1946 series was overprinted "Interim Government" in Burmese characters as Burma gained self government. On 4 January 1948 Burma became an independent republic as the "Union of Burma" and stamps were issued in that name until 1973. From 1974 stamps were marked "Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma", and from 1990 "Union of Myanmar". Postage stamps and postal history of Burma This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of the Union of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Burma is

neg: Myanmar National Airlines Myanmar National Airlines Myanmar National Airlines (), formerly Union of Burma Airways, Burma Airways, and Myanma Airways, is a state-owned airline and the flag carrier of Myanmar, based in Yangon. It operates scheduled services to all major domestic destinations and to regional destinations in Asia. Its main base is Yangon International Airport. Founded in 1948. The airline was founded by the government after independence on 15 September 1948, as the Union of Burma Airways (UBA). It initially operated domestic services only, but added limited international services to neighboring destinations in 1950. In 1993 the airline withdrew from its international routes,

neg: Teak in Myanmar century and sped up even more after World War I. Many European timber merchants were able to influence Forest Department policy, which left out native Brumans, who did not enjoy the same connections. The British Forest Department also preferentially awarded contracts to European traders and companies. This meant that most of the valuable teak leases in Burma were sold to outsiders. There was strong Burmese pushback against the international exploitation of teak and its negative effects on locals. This is evidenced by several failed attempts by Burmese politicians to change British forestry policy with respect to teak and other woods.

neg: Foreign relations of Myanmar vetoed a draft resolution before the United Nations Security Council calling on the government of Burma to respect human rights and begin a democratic transition. South Africa also voted against the resolution, arguing that since there were no peace and security concerns raised by its neighbours, the question did not belong in the Security Council when there were other more appropriate bodies to represent it, adding, "Ironically, should the Security Council adopt [this resolution] ... the Human Rights Council would not be able to address the situation in Myanmar while the Council remains seized with the matter." The issue had

neg: Names of Myanmar the new country, being further amended as the "Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma" in 1974, following a 1962 military coup. While both the names "Bama" and "Myanma" historically referred only to the Burmans and not other ethnic minorities, Burmese governments in the post-independence period have instituted a differentiation of meaning between Myanmar and Bamar in the official Burmese language usage. The name Myanma/Myanmar was expanded to include all citizens of the country while the name Bama/Bamar was kept to its original meaning. Both are widespread use in colloquial usage. Most still use Bamar/Myanmar interchangeably, to refer to the

neg: Burma Railway Burma Railway The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, the Siam–Burma Railway, the Thai–Burma Railway and similar names, was a railway between Ban Pong, Thailand, and Thanbyuzayat, Burma, built by the Empire of Japan in 1943 to support its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II. This railway completed the rail link between Bangkok, Thailand, and Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon). The name used by the Japanese Government is "Thai–Men-Rensetsu-Tetsudou" (), which means Thailand-Myanmar-Link-Railway. The line was closed in 1947, but the section between Nong Pla Duk and Nam Tok was reopened ten years later. Between 180,000

neg: Names of Myanmar country, depending on the context. Ironically, because of the official renaming of the country, the dominant ethnic group is now known by its colloquial name, "Bamar", rather than by its literary name, "Myanmar" in official Burmese usage. In English, the official name chosen for the country at the time of independence was "Burma". This was already the name that the British called their colony before 1948. This name most likely comes from Portuguese "Birmania" and was adopted by English in the 18th century. The Portuguese name itself came from the Indian name "Barma" which was borrowed by the Portuguese from

neg: Siam-Burma Death Railway (film) super-power, Japan, had been waiting for a long time, expecting an opportunity to realise its plan of creating a 'Greater Asia'. Japan’s plan was to extend its empire to include Singapore, Malaya, Thailand and Burma up to India. On 8th Dec 1941, Singapore fell at the hands of Japan, which had begun the war in the name of Asian independence. Immediately, Japan decided to carry out its plans of creating a Greater Asia, basically an area under Japanese control. As a first step, Japan planned to lay the Siam – Burma railway line connecting Siam(i.e., Thailand) and Myanmar. The Siam–Burma

neg: Jonah Fisher news. The BBC's charity BBC Media Action will continue its work to help train the next generation of Burma/Myanmar journalists which will further contribute to the country’s transition towards media freedom. These investments are part of our commitment to our audiences in Burma/Myanmar and we look forward to covering the historic elections in 2015.” In February 2017, he has attracted attention for his alleged arrogance and rude behavior when questioning a group of monks in Yangon, Myanmar. Following a comment by Fisher to Julius Malema ("You live in Sandton."), Malema spoke: Jonah Fisher Jonah Fisher is a correspondent for BBC

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Myanmar Radio and Television will have well-decorated news room. The broadcasting hours also increased to 18 hours (previously 10 hours).

 On March 24th 2018, MRTV adding 5 new TV channels to their Multiplex Play out System, such as Mizzima TV, Democratic Voice of Burma, Fortune, Channel K and MYTV(Myanmar). However, only Mizzima TV and Democratic Voice of Burma was fully operational on 17th July 2018. Myanmar Radio and Television Myanmar Radio and Television (, abbreviated MRTV), formerly the Burma Broadcasting Service (BBS), is the parent of state-run Myanmar Radio National Service, and a television channel. The television channels are broadcast from its

neg: 1967 anti-Chinese riots in Myanmar of assistance were dismissed. China was failing to gain political and economic dominance in Burma. In response, China instigated elements of the Cultural Revolution in Burma and lent support to the Burma Communist Party. From 1966, the government of the People’s Republic of China called for its expatriate community to support the Cultural Revolution. As early as 1952, the Burmese government had asked all Chinese schools in Burma to register under the Private School Act. However, few did so. In 1962, of 259 Chinese schools in Burma, 183 (70 percent) proclaimed their support of the People's Republic of China. In

neg: Names of Myanmar names aligned with Burmese place names and pronunciation. Second, the commission thought that the name "Myanma" was more inclusive of minorities than the name "Bama", and wanted the English name of the country to reflect this. Finally, the military regime has long been suspicious of the colloquial Burmese language, which it perceives as subversive; the English name "Burma" mirrors the colloquial Burmese name "Bama". The final "r" in the English "Myanmar" is absent in Burmese "Myanma" (much as the medial "r" in "Burma" is absent in standard Burmese "Bama"). The commission added a final "r" in English to represent the

neg: Communist insurgency in Myanmar not agree to work together, and this failure to achieve a united opposition sealed the fate of the uprising. Communist insurgency in Myanmar The Communist insurgency in Myanmar (known as "Burma" from 1948 to 1988) was led by the Communist Party of Burma (CPB) ("white flags"), and the Communist Party (Burma) ("red flags"). The conflict ended in 1988, when the armed wing of the CPB disbanded following the Fall of Communism and the ousting of the Burmese socialist dictatorship. The CPB fought for independence from the United Kingdom and against the Japanese occupation of Burma in World War II, prior

neg: Names of Myanmar and Trade (DFAT) reverted to the former title under Abbott's leadership in late 2013. A reason for the change has not appeared in the media, but, as of June 2014, the Abbott government's policy advises officials to switch between Burma and Myanmar, in accordance with the circumstances at hand. DFAT secretary Peter Varghese explained to the media: "Our ambassador to Myanmar would be our ambassador to Myanmar, because the country to which she [Brontë Moules] is accredited is Myanmar, in the eyes of the government of Myanmar." In April 2016, soon after taking office, Aung San Suu Kyi clarified that

neg: History of the Jews in Myanmar History of the Jews in Myanmar The history of Jews in Burma begins primarily in the mid-19th century, when hundreds of Jews immigrated from Iraq during the British colonial period. Cochin Jews came from India and both groups were part of the development of the British Empire, becoming allied with the British in Burma (now Myanmar). At its height in 1940 the community of Jews in the country stood at 2,500 members. During and after the Second World War many Jews left the country, first under pressure from the Japanese occupation, and later because of repression under the newly independent

neg: Communist Party of Burma Communist Party of Burma The Communist Party of Burma (; abbreviated CPB) is the oldest existing political party in Myanmar (also known as Burma). It was founded on 15 August 1939 at a meeting attended by seven founding members, including Aung San, the father of modern-day Myanmar. The party was banned in 1953 by the government of Myanmar, and its operation remains illegal in the country. The Communist Party of Burma's past leaders were: On 15 August 1939, a secret meeting was attended by seven men in a small room in Barr Street, Yangon, and the Communist Party of Burma

neg: Names of Myanmar Burmese name reflecting the policy of domination of the ethnic Burman majority over the minorities. The regime changed the name of the country in English; it did not change the official name of the country in Burmese. Former opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi at first opposed the new name "Myanmar", pointing out the hypocritical justification of inclusivity put forward by the regime. Opposition parties, although they oppose the English name "Myanmar", do not oppose the official Burmese name "Myanma", and no opposition party is proposing to use the colloquial name "Bama" as the official name of the country. Finally,

neg: Media of Myanmar Media of Myanmar The print, broadcast and online media of Burma (also known as Myanmar) has undergone strict censorship and regulation since the 1962 Burmese coup d'état. The constitution provides for freedom of speech and the press; however, the government prohibits the exercise of these rights in practice. Reporters Without Borders ranked Burma 174th out of 178 in its 2010 Press Freedom Index, ahead of just Iran, Turkmenistan, North Korea, and Eritrea. In 2015, Burma moved up to 144th place, ahead of many of its ASEAN neighbours such as Singapore, as a result of political changes in the country. There

neg: Beer in Myanmar ceased producing and selling Tiger and ABC, as it gave up its rights to the brands when it split from Fraser and Neave, with the Kirin Company purchasing Fraser and Neave's holding in the company. In January 2017, Myanmar opened its first craft beer microbrewery, Burbrit, a contraction of Burma and Britain, in recognition of the British influence on the nation's brewing history. Beer in Myanmar Commercial brewing of beer in Myanmar commenced in 1886 and until 2015 was dominated by a single producer, Myanmar Brewery Ltd. In 1886, the British Raj converted a cannon factory in Mandalay, established in

neg: Central Bank of Myanmar Central Bank of Myanmar The Central Bank of Myanmar ( ; abbreviated CBM) is the central bank of Myanmar (formerly Burma). Its headquarter located in Naypyidaw, and it has branches in Yangon and Mandalay. The Governor is Kyaw Kyaw Maung and three Vice Governors are Set Aung, Khin Saw Oo and Soe Min. The Central Bank of Myanmar became an autonomous and independent regulatory body by the Central Bank of Myanmar Law which was enacted by the Myanmar Parliament in 2013. The Central Bank of Myanmar was founded as "the Union Bank of Burma" on 3 April 1948 by "The

neg: Independence Day (Myanmar) backed by the British assassinated Aung San and several cabinet members. On 4 January 1948 at 4.20 am, 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 and overseas territories, it did not become a member of the Commonwealth. Independence Day (Myanmar) Independence Day () is a national holiday observed annually in Myanmar every 4 January. The date celebrates Myanmar's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom on 4 January 1948. In the 19th century, following

neg: 2015 Myanmar constitutional referendum 70%. The Assembly of the Union approved only a minor change to article 59(d). Union Election Commission requested to delay the referendum in July 2015 because it concerned only a minor change to article 59(d). On 22 July, the Assembly of the Union voted to postpone the referendum. 2015 Myanmar constitutional referendum A constitutional referendum was scheduled to be held in Myanmar (Burma) in May 2015. If approved, the proposed reforms would have come into effect after the general elections in November. After most of the proposed amendments to the constitution were discarded, the referendum was postponed. Proposed changes to

neg: Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra The Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra is the national orchestra of Burma (Myanmar). Founded in 2001, the state-owned Yangon-based orchestra was allowed to give just one public concert of classical music in its first ten years of existence. After the ban was lifted in January 2012, it gave two public performances in July 2012 and made its international debut at Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temple in December 2013. Plans to found a symphony orchestra in Myanmar went back to the early 1960s when a group of musicians were sent to study western classical music in the Soviet Union.

neg: Python kyaiktiyo Python kyaiktiyo Python kyaiktiyo, commonly known as the Myanmar short-tailed python or Myanmar blood python, is a species of python found in Myanmar (Burma). This species was first described by George R. Zug, Steve W. Gotte, and Jeremy F. Jacobs of the Biological Society of Washington in 2011. The presence of unique traits and sufficient allopatry indicate that it is a unique species from its nearest geographical counterpart, the blood python. The specific name, "kyaiktiyo", is in honor of the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site in Myanmar. The Myanmar short-tailed python is a non-venomous, ovoviparous constrictor that grows

neg: Myanmar–Thailand relations Burma. The principal objective of the army commander was to procure opium. Diplomatic relations were established in 1948. Both countries are members of the ASEAN. Recently, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made clear that dialogue encouraging political change is a priority for Thailand, but not through economic sanctions. He also made clear to reconstruct temples damaged in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. However, there were tensions over detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with Thailand calling for her release. She was released in 2010. The 2010 Burma Border clashes were a series of ongoing skirmishes between the Myanmar Armed Forces

neg: China–Myanmar relations are both parts of Sino-Tibetan language and people. The Yuan dynasty saw the First Mongol invasion of Burma and Second Mongol invasion of Burma. The Qing dynasty fought the Sino-Burmese War. Large numbers of Panthays from China settled in Myanmar. British ruled Burma agreed to keep on paying tribute to Qing China after the British conquest of all of Burma. The Burma Road was built to China during World War II. Burma was the first non-Communist country to recognize the Communist-led People's Republic of China after its foundation in 1949. Burma and the People's Republic of China formally established diplomatic

neg: Burmese passport Burmese passport The Burmese passport or the Myanmar passport is the passport issued to citizens and nationals of Burma (officially called "the Republic of the Union of Myanmar"). Prior to Burmese independence in 1948, British Indian passports were issued to residents of Burma when it formed part of the Indian Empire. In 2014, authorities opened 15 new passport issuing centres in Myanmar in addition to the existing two offices in Yangon and Mandalay. The new offices were opened in each seven states and seven regions of Myanmar, and also in the country’s capital Naypyidaw. In April 2010 the Myanmar passport

neg: Prehistory of Myanmar Prehistory of Myanmar The prehistory of Burma (Myanmar) spanned hundreds of millennia to about 200 BCE. Archaeological evidence shows that the "Homo erectus" had lived in the region now known as Burma as early as 750,000 years ago, and the "Homo sapiens" about 11,000 BCE, in a Stone Age culture called the "Anyathian". Named after the central dry zone sites where most of the early settlement finds are located, the "Anyathian" period was when plants and animals were first domesticated and polished stone tools appeared in Burma. Though these sites are situated in fertile areas, evidence shows these early people

neg: Communist Party of Burma China, severely weakening the party's political influence. Communist Party of Burma The Communist Party of Burma (; abbreviated CPB) is the oldest existing political party in Myanmar (also known as Burma). It was founded on 15 August 1939 at a meeting attended by seven founding members, including Aung San, the father of modern-day Myanmar. The party was banned in 1953 by the government of Myanmar, and its operation remains illegal in the country. The Communist Party of Burma's past leaders were: On 15 August 1939, a secret meeting was attended by seven men in a small room in Barr Street,

neg: 2015 Kokang offensive the assertions by the Burmese government. 2015 Kokang offensive The 2015 Kokang offensive was a series of military operations launched by the Myanmar Army in 2015 in Kokang in northern Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Several clashes between the Myanmar Army and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army had taken place from February to May 2015. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) is an insurgent group in Myanmar that was formerly part of the Communist Party of Burma. It became the first of a dozen armed factions to sign a bilateral ceasefire agreement with the then-ruling military junta after its broke

neg: Siallum Fort Siallum Fort Fort Siallum is a defensive fort in Chin State, Myanmar built during the British annexation of Chin Hills, Myanmar. The fort was built by the Chin (Sizang) in the year of 1889 and located near Voklak village in Tedim Township, Myanmar. On 4 May 1889, The Chin (Sizang tribe) warriors and the British’s Chin Field Force fought fiercely at this Siallum Fort. A medical officer, Surgeon Captain Ferdinand Le Quesne of the Chin Field Force was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry displayed in the battle. When the British Empire annexed Burma in 1885, Chin Hills did

neg: Matupi, Myanmar Batu village; the group is also referred to as Batupuei— "Batu" being the name of a person (later it is known as a tribe) and 'Puei' meaning "great". The tribe migrated from Central Burma (Myanmar) or northern Matupi after moving place to place as the Chin people migrated from China. Kachin and Chin were siblings who were from Mongol Citizen in China. Some Chin people settled along the Chindwin River and Central Burma (Myanmar) while some continued to find the place too mountainous area and hilly. Those Chin People who lived in plain areas called themselves "Asho Chin" and those

neg: Internet in Myanmar Internet in Myanmar The Internet in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) has been available since 2000 when the first Internet connections were established. Beginning in September 2011, the historically pervasive levels of Internet censorship in Burma were significantly reduced. Prior to September 2011 the military government worked aggressively to limit and control Internet access through software-based censorship, infrastructure and technical constraints, and laws and regulations with large fines and lengthy prison sentences for violators. In 2015, the internet users significantly increased to 12.6% with the introduction of faster mobile 3G internet by transnational telecommunication companies, Telenor Myanmar and Ooredoo Myanmar,

neg: Myanmar–North Korea relations Korea and Myanmar deepened into cooperation with nuclear issues. Myanmar is believed to operate a nuclear weapons program that seeks to emulate the success of North Korea's nuclear weapons capability. The program is supported by North Korean training and equipment. Although the 2011–2015 Myanmar political reforms have led to the cancellation or downgrading of military ties, reports on suspicious activities have continued . Burma (Myanmar) and North Korea already had some contacts in 1948 when Burma became independent. U Nu's government, however, voted in favor of the motion in the UN that recognized Syngman Rhee's government as the legitimate government

neg: Myanmar national cricket team international cricket. In the 20-over tournament, they lost both their games. Myanmar national cricket team The Myanmar national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Myanmar in international cricket matches. It has been an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 2006 and an associate member since 2017. In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Myanmar and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I. Cricket in Myanmar dates back to when Burma was a

neg: Myanmar national cricket team Myanmar national cricket team The Myanmar national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Myanmar in international cricket matches. It has been an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 2006 and an associate member since 2017. In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Myanmar and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I. Cricket in Myanmar dates back to when Burma was a province of British India. The British brought the game there, as

neg: Internal conflict in Myanmar Internal conflict in Myanmar The internal conflict in Myanmar refers to a series of primarily ethnic conflicts within Myanmar that began shortly after the country, then known as Burma, became independent from the United Kingdom in 1948. The conflict has been labeled as the world's longest running civil war. Prior to independence from the United Kingdom, several anti-colonial groups in Myanmar (Burma) protested against British rule over the country. The groups became especially influential during World War II, when the Empire of Japan promised an "independent Burmese state" (restricted under the status of a puppet state under Japan) and appointed

neg: Tourism in Myanmar Tourism in Myanmar Tourism in Myanmar (also known as Burma) is a slowly developing sector. Although Burma possesses great tourist potential and attractions in many fields, much of the industry remains to be developed. Also, the number of visitors to Burma is small compared to her neighbours - even outpaced by Laos. This is primarily due to its current political situation. However, after the junta transferred power to the civilian government, the tourism sector saw an increase in tourism arrivals and in 2012, tourist arrivals surpassed the one million mark for the first time. In 2013, the Tourism Master Plan