Abstract
With the world watching closely, Myanmar began a process of political, administrative and institutional transition from 30 January 2011. After convening the parliament, elected in November 2010, the former military regime transferred power to a new government headed by former Prime Minister (and retired general), U Thein Sein. With parliamentary processes restored in Myanmar's new capital of Naypyitaw, Thein Sein's government announced a wide-ranging reform agenda, and began releasing political prisoners and easing press censorship. Pivotal meetings between Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi led.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Singapore |
Publisher | Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 9789814414166 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |