Who is the champion of the democratic movement in Myanmar?

The decision of the Nobel Committee mentions: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 1991 to Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar (Burma) for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights.

When did Myanmar became a democratic country?

Independence (1948–1962) On 4 January 1948, the nation became an independent republic, under the terms of the Burma Independence Act 1947. The new country was named the Union of Burma, with Sao Shwe Thaik as its first president and U Nu as its first prime minister.

When did the Myanmar coup start?

February 1, 2021
2021 Myanmar coup d’état/Start dates
Background. The 2021 Myanmar coup d’état began on the morning of 1 February 2021 when democratically elected members of Myanmar’s ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the Tatmadaw – Myanmar’s military – which vested power in a stratocracy, the State Administration Council.

What is NLD in Myanmar?

NLD; Burmese abbr. ဒီချုပ်) was a liberal democratic political party in Myanmar (Burma). It became the country’s ruling party after a landslide victory in the 2015 general election, but was overthrown in a military coup d’état in early 2021.

What is happening in Myanmar?

The Rohingya are reviled by many in Myanmar as illegal immigrants and they suffer from systematic discrimination. The Myanmar government treats them as stateless people, denying them citizenship. Stringent restrictions have been placed on Rohingya people’s freedom of movement, access to medical assistance, education and other basic services.

What happened in Myanmar?

In 2012, a group of Rohingya men were accused of raping and murdering a Buddhist woman, and communal violence quickly escalated with hundreds of homes destroyed and a growing number of people killed and injured. As tension and violence grew, thousands of Rohingya were internally displaced.

What is Burma politics?

Government and Politics of Myanmar. Burma is governed by a military junta with the head of state being Senior General Than Shwe, who holds the posts of “Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council” and “Commander in Chief of the Defence Services” as well as the Minister of Defence.