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2. Opposition groups prefer 'Burma'; the junta introduced Myanmar in 1989

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 09:09 AM

Apr 2012

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/02/143049567/why-burma-why-myanmar-why-both

When Aung Sang Suu Kyi or someone similar asks for it to be called Myanmar, it'll be time to change it.

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David Cameron calls for Burma sanctions to be suspended [View all] dipsydoodle Apr 2012 OP

The country's name is Myanmar OnlinePoker Apr 2012 #1

Opposition groups prefer 'Burma'; the junta introduced Myanmar in 1989 muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #2

Actually the country's name in its own language is Myanma. grantcart Apr 2012 #3

all great news from Burma. grantcart Apr 2012 #4

Yeah, when Cuba sanctions are lifted. nt nanabugg Apr 2012 #5