What is the current political situation in Myanmar?

Myanmar (also known as Burma) operates de jure as a unitary assembly-independent republic under its 2008 constitution. On 1 February 2021, Myanmar’s military took over the government in a coup. Anti-coup protests are ongoing as of 24 February 2021.

What is Myanmar famous for today?

Myanmar, the official name of the Southeast Asian nation commonly known as Burma is a must-visit destination for travelers who like beaches and Buddha. This beautiful country is dotted with thousands of Buddhist temples. Besides, it has serene white beaches along the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Is Myanmar still under military rule?

Military rule in Myanmar (also known as Burma) lasted from 1962 to 2011 and resumed in 2021. Myanmar gained its independence from the British Empire in 1948 under the Burmese Independence Army, as a democratic nation.

What is special in Myanmar?

Myanmar is a massive country with a relatively small population. There are miles upon miles of untouched landscapes — soaring mountains, pristine beaches and meandering waterways. Even in the big cities, like Mandalay, it is only a short distance from the busy downtown streets to the rice paddies and countryside.

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.

Who controls the government of Burma Myanmar?

A military junta controls the government of Burma (Myanmar).

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.