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resident Thein Sein visits Washington. President Obama praises Myanmar's political and economic progress, but criticises violence against Rohingya Muslims.
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On visit to Britain, President Thein Sein announces that Burma will release all political prisoners "by the end of the year".
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At least 22 people are killed in fighting between government troops and ethnic Kachin rebels in the north.
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US extends some sanctions for another year, saying that despite the recent reforms, rights abuses and army influence on politics and the economy persist.
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US extends some sanctions for another year, saying that despite the recent reforms, rights abuses and army influence on politics and the economy persist.
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Government announces release of 3,000 prisoners. Burma watchers say most are petty criminals, but ex-military intelligence officers imprisoned along with former prime minister Khin Nyunt will be included. Khin Nyunt was freed in 2012.
