Burma news 2017
Here are some significant news stories from Burma (Myanmar) in 2017:
Politics
- February 2017: Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where she emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address the Rohingya crisis.
- March 2017: The Myanmar military launches a crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority in Rakhine State, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and widespread human rights abuses.
- August 2017: The Myanmar government and the Arakan Army, a rebel group, sign a ceasefire agreement, ending a five-year conflict in Rakhine State.
- November 2017: The National League for Democracy (NLD) party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, wins a landslide victory in the general elections, securing a majority of seats in the parliament.
Economy
- January 2017: The Myanmar government announces plans to liberalize the country's economy, including the introduction of a new foreign investment law and the privatization of state-owned enterprises.
- March 2017: The World Bank approves a $500 million loan to support Myanmar's economic development, including infrastructure projects and private sector development.
- June 2017: The Myanmar government launches a new economic zone in Yangon, aimed at attracting foreign investment and promoting economic growth.
Human Rights
- February 2017: The United Nations Human Rights Council passes a resolution calling for an investigation into human rights abuses in Myanmar, including the treatment of the Rohingya minority.
- March 2017: The Myanmar military is accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Rakhine State, including mass killings, rape, and arson.
- August 2017: The Myanmar government denies allegations of human rights abuses in Rakhine State, claiming that the military is conducting a legitimate counter-terrorism operation.
Other News
- January 2017: A powerful earthquake strikes central Myanmar, killing over 100 people and injuring hundreds more.
- March 2017: The Myanmar government announces plans to build a new capital city, Naypyidaw, to replace Yangon as the country's capital.
- October 2017: The Myanmar government launches a new national airline, Myanmar National Airlines, to replace the state-owned Myanmar Airways International.
These are just a few of the significant news stories from Burma in 2017. The year was marked by significant political and economic developments, as well as ongoing human rights concerns and natural disasters.