Myanmar's new flag was unveiled for the first time last week. According to a pro-government media site, the event was held at the State Peace and Development Council Office and was attended by Prime ...

The Union of Myanmar (Burma) is now officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and its new flag was unveiled for the first time last week. Is the change part of the so-called ...

Myanmar's ruling military changed the country's flag, national anthem and official name on Thursday, just over two weeks before the country's first election in 20 years, state media said.

YANGON, Myanmar — Military-ruled Myanmar unveiled a new national flag on Thursday, just two weeks before an election that the government calls a major step in a transition to democ… ...

Burmese flag raised, waves outside of Buffalo City Hall The annual ceremony recognizes the advent of democracy in Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. It happened 34 years ago this month.

Military-ruled Myanmar unveiled a new national flag on Thursday, just two weeks before an election that the government calls a major step in a transition to democracy but critics say is a sham.

MILITARY-RULED Burma unveiled a new national flag today, just two weeks before an election that the government calls a major step in a transition to democracy but critics say is a sham.

For years, it's been NPR's style to say that Myanmar is "also known as Burma" at the start of reports about that nation. We don't think that's necessary anymore.

When the military government changed the country’s name from ‘Burma’ to ‘Myanmar’ in 1989, much of the international community recognised the name change. Advertisement. Hide Ad.

MILITARY-RULED Burma unveiled a new national flag today, just two weeks before an election that the government calls a major step in a transition to democracy but critics say is a sham.

Myanmar's new flag was unveiled for the first time last week. It also has a new name: it is now known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Myanmar netizens are criticizing the design of the new ...