In 1989, the military government officially changed the English translations of many colonial-era names, including the name of the country to "Myanmar". This prompted one scholar to coin the term "Myanmarification" to refer to the top-down programme of political and cultural reform in the context of which the renaming was done. The renaming remains a contested issue.
Burma Myanmar
Two Mon Officials Appointed as Ministers of Mon State
No Mon candidates were elected as head of the State's Parliament in Mon State, which was convened on January 31. USDP members dominated with majority votes during the opening of the new parliament, which was the first in Burma for 20 …
Myanmar – Burma HD – A Pictorial Journey to Myanmar
Myanmar – Burma HD, a new application for Apple IPad suggests that you discover some of the most beautiful historical sites in Myanmar. This App is just perfect to prepare a trip in Burma, for art lovers, or for anyone who wants to …
The Mandalay Gazette | Organizing for Myanmar Burma | News Network …
While hugely popular and a symbol of hope for the Burmese people, Suu Kyi and the NLD have no official political role in Myanmar having boycotted the November 7 election because of strict election laws. It has since been officially …
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