Category: BURMA/MYANMAR 2015

Aung San’s Role in the Panglong Agreement The Panglong Agreement, signed on February 12, 1947, is one of Aung San’s most significant contributions to Burma’s political history. This agreement laid the foundation for the creation of a unified, independent Burma by securing cooperation between the majority Burman population and various ethnic minority groups. Here’s an… Read more

Aung San, often referred to as the “Father of Modern Myanmar,” was a pivotal figure in Burma’s fight for independence from British colonial rule. Despite his untimely death at the age of 32, his legacy continues to shape Myanmar’s national identity. He is also the father of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize… Read more

Burma officially changed its name to Myanmar in 1989 under the ruling military junta, the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC). The change was part of a broader effort by the regime to replace colonial-era names with ones that were seen as more inclusive of the country’s diverse ethnic groups. Reasons for the Name… Read more