Burma news 2019
Here are some significant news stories from Burma (Myanmar) in 2019:
Politics and Governance
- February 2019: The military and the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party agree to a new constitution amendment, allowing the military to maintain significant influence over the government.
- March 2019: The NLD wins a landslide victory in the general election, but the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) gains seats in parliament.
- August 2019: The military launches a crackdown on protesters in Yangon, arresting dozens of people, including monks and students, who were demanding the release of political prisoners.
Human Rights and Conflict
- January 2019: The United Nations reports that over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh since August 2017, citing widespread human rights abuses and violence by the military.
- March 2019: The International Criminal Court (ICC) announces that it will investigate allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the military against the Rohingya.
- June 2019: The military launches a new offensive against the Arakan Army, a rebel group fighting for greater autonomy in Rakhine State, leading to clashes and displacement of civilians.
Economy and Infrastructure
- January 2019: The government announces plans to build a new deep-sea port in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, which is expected to become a major trade hub.
- March 2019: The Asian Development Bank approves a $100 million loan to improve Myanmar's energy sector.
- August 2019: The government launches a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, aiming to increase visitor numbers by 20% in 2020.
Health and Environment
- February 2019: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Myanmar is one of the countries with the highest rates of malaria in Southeast Asia.
- April 2019: The government launches a new campaign to combat dengue fever, which has been spreading rapidly in recent years.
- October 2019: The country experiences a severe drought, affecting crops and water supplies in many areas.
Other News
- January 2019: The government announces plans to introduce a new currency, the Myanmar Kyat, to replace the old currency, the Myanmar Baht.
- March 2019: The country celebrates its 72nd Independence Day, marking the anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule.
- November 2019: The government launches a new initiative to promote education and literacy, aiming to increase the country's literacy rate to 90% by 2025.
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