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First Anglo—Burmese war
Between 1824 and 1826 was the first war between Britain and Myanmar. Britain wins the war, debatably because of their supplies in India and the war ends with the signing of the Treaty of Yandabo at the 24th of February, 1826. -
Start of the Second Anglo—Burmese war
A naval officer captures one of the Burmese King's ships and through this, a war starts. On the 20th of December, the same year, the British defeated the Burmese once and was now in control of lower Myanmar. -
Start of the third Anglo—Burmese War
Lasting only a few weeks and ending on the 29th of November, 1885, was the third and final Burmese war, leaving the British in rule. Even so, many tried to resist the British till 1887. -
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Myanmar Under British Rule
After the war was lost, Myanmar was under the thumb of British rule. The length of the rule depends on the area, as the most southern point of Myanmar was taken over before the capital. Some areas were under rule for nearly a hundred years. -
Myanmar is seperated from India
Prior to 1937, Myanmar was part of India. Under the British rule, Myanmar was split from India and through this, gained independence. -
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Myanmar is under a short period of democracy
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First occurance of martial law
For the first time in the history of Myanmar, the military takes over the government. There is a human rights dilema and children are forced into labour. The police abuse their power and many are arrested without evidence and the arrested are abused and killed. -
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Myanmar goes through Constitutional Dictatorship
Myanmar goes through a system of government that is supposed to be reserved and used temporarily for emergency situations, where one person is appointed to be the leader, but is under the control of the constitution. -
The uprising of the people (8888)
In Rangoon, citizens protested against the way the government is manipulating the people. Throughout a period of 7 days, the conflict turned from a student riot to a fully fledged uprising as citizens, monks, and many others joined, in hope of a new, democratic Burma. This lead to the climax on the 8th of August. However, the government refused to back down and instead, open fired upon the protestors. The number of deaths that were directly related to this event was an estimate of 10,000 people. -
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Events of the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the Depayin Massacre
The National League for Democracy was formed with the help of Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of the first democratic leader. She made public speeches in support of democracy. She was threatened by the government, but did not stop. She was placed under house arrest from 1990-1995 and from 2004-2010. -
Start of Second Martial Law Ruling
Once again, the military took over the government. Jails were built and filled, and although many tried to restore a democracy, they failed. -
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Suu Kyi is placed under house arrest for the first time.
With no warrant, charges, or fair trials, Suu Kyi is placed under a house arrest due to her democratic movements. -
Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
While under house arrest, Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. However, she is unable to accept it until 21 years later, after she was released from the arrest. -
Day of the Massecre
Suu Kyi was driving home when she was attacked by multiple thugs, hired by the government to beat her up. -
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Suu Kyi is placed under house arrest for the second time.
After the incident of the Massecre, Suu Kyi is kept for two months before being put, once again, under house arrest.
