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2013 May
resident Thein Sein visits Washington. President Obama praises Myanmar's political and economic progress, but criticises violence against Rohingya Muslims. -
2013 July
On visit to Britain, President Thein Sein announces that Burma will release all political prisoners "by the end of the year". -
2014 April
At least 22 people are killed in fighting between government troops and ethnic Kachin rebels in the north. -
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2014 May
US extends some sanctions for another year, saying that despite the recent reforms, rights abuses and army influence on politics and the economy persist. -
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2014 May
US extends some sanctions for another year, saying that despite the recent reforms, rights abuses and army influence on politics and the economy persist. -
2014 October
Government announces release of 3,000 prisoners. Burma watchers say most are petty criminals, but ex-military intelligence officers imprisoned along with former prime minister Khin Nyunt will be included. Khin Nyunt was freed in 2012.
