2014 in Myanmar
The following lists events that happened in 2014 in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
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Incumbents
- President: Thein Sein
- First Vice President: Sai Mauk Kham
- Second Vice President: Nyan Tun
Events
January
- January 14- Myanmar host the 2014 ASEAN Para Games for first time.
- January 14 - A Thailand-based women's rights group accuses Myanmar of using rape as a weapon of war.[1]
March
- March 28 - Buddhist mobs in western Myanmar reportedly target foreign aid groups and workers in reaction to supposedly disrespectful treatment of a Buddhist flag.[2]
September
- September 28 - A Buddhist monk accused of inciting violence against Muslims in Burma says he is joining forces with the Bodu Bala Sena group in Sri Lanka in order to combat a "serious threat from jihadist groups".[3]
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References
- "Myanmar still using rape as weapon of war - women's group". 14 January 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- "Concern as Buddhist mobs target foreign aid groups in Myanmar". 28 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- "Buddhist monk to fight 'jihad threat'". 28 September 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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