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1988
 
    
A new party, the National League for Democracy, is formed in Burma with Aung San Suu Kyi soon becoming its leader       
1989
 
   
Before the coming election the military junta in Burma places democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest      
1990
 
   
Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins an overwhelming victory in Burma's general election but the military refuse to hand over power      
1990
 
   
Aung San Ssu Kyi remains under house arrest, and is not released till 1995      
1991
 
    
Aung San Suu Kyi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight for democracy in Burma       
1992
 
   
Saw Maung resigns as Burma's dictator and is replaced by Than Shwe (who still heads the junta some 20 years later)      
General Than Shwe, head of state in Burma since 1992


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1995
 
   
Aung San Suu Kyi is released, and told that she can leave the country but will not be able to return      
2000
 
  
The Burmese junta again places Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest, a restraint that has continued - with one break - till the present time     
2007
 
  
The Burmese government removes fuel subsidies, causing massive price rises for consumers     
2007
 
  
Demonstrations begin in Burma against the recent increase in fuel prices