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The Day Civilians Took Office in Myanmar After 53 Years of Military Rule

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By The Irrawaddy

A civilian was sworn in as president on March 30, 2016, in what turned out to be a brief interruption from military rule. 

The Day the Myanmar Junta’s Crackdown Claimed Its First Life

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By The Irrawaddy

On this day in 2021, Ma Mya Thwet Thwet Khine became the first person to die as a result of the junta’s crackdown on protesters, 10 days after being shot in Naypyitaw.

A Year Since Myanmar Junta Fatally Wounded First Protester

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By The Irrawaddy

Ma Mya Thwet Thwet Khine, 20, was shot in the head during a protest in Naypyitaw.

The Day Myanmar’s Military Chief Hinted at the Coup to Come

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By The Irrawaddy

On this day a year ago, Min Aung Hlaing voiced his displeasure at the 2020 election outcome by saying the Constitution should be scrapped if it was not being adhered to.

The Day Myanmar’s Military Refuses to Rule Out Coup Option

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By The Irrawaddy

The military’s spokesperson said the military would continue its efforts using all means at its disposal until the election dispute was settled.

The Day Hired Mobs Began Protesting the Military Proxy Party’s 2020 Election Loss

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By The Irrawaddy

On this day a year ago, USDP vice chair U Khin Yi organized the first of a series of protests targeting the Union Election Commission for announcing the NLD’s poll win.

The Day Myanmar Military Chief Makes First Move for Coup

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The Day Suu Kyi Met Her Jailer and Ex-Myanmar Junta Leader

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By The Irrawaddy

Less than a month after the NLD’s 2015 general election victory, Myanmar’s new leader met Senior General Than Shwe, the man who ordered her kept under house arrest.

The Day Election Winners and Losers Discussed Myanmar’s First Peaceful Transfer of Power

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By The Irrawaddy

Six years ago today, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met President U Thein Sein and Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing to discuss the transfer of power to the NLD weeks after its election win.

The Day Myanmar’s Election Commission Certified the NLD’s 2nd Straight Poll Landslide

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By The Irrawaddy

This week a year ago, the UEC officially announced a landslide win for the NLD in the general election, with local and foreign monitors ruling the vote free and fair.

The Day in 2010 When Suu Kyi Was Freed From House Arrest

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By The Irrawaddy

After 10 years and two months of freedom, Myanmar’s State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is back under house arrest again.

The Day Myanmar Dictator U Ne Win Threatened Pro-Democracy Supporters With Death

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By The Irrawaddy

In 1988, U Ne Win’s regime was facing a wave of popular protests that culminated in the historic ‘8888 Uprising’.

The Day Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was Freed From House Arrest for the First Time

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By The Irrawaddy

On this day in 1995, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was released from six years of house arrest ordered by the former junta.

The Day Myanmar’s First Prime Minister Met Winston Churchill

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By Wei Yan Aung

As a strong defender of imperialism, Sir Winston Churchill defused any potential tension with U Nu by saying they must bury old animosities.

Suu Kyi Forced to Mark Another Birthday as Myanmar Junta Prisoner

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By The Irrawaddy

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is 76 today as she spends a 15th birthday in captivity.