| ID | 086692 |
| Title Proper | Myanmar in 2008 |
| Other Title Information | hardship, compounded |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Seekins, Donald M |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Cyclone Nargis struck Burma's Irrawaddy Delta on May 2-3, 2008, and claimed as many as 140,000 victims, the largest natural disaster in the country's history. However, the State Peace and Development Council proceeded with a referendum on a new constitution on May 10 and 24, which it claimed was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 49, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p.166-173 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 49, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p.166-173 |
| Key Words | Burma (Myanmar) ; SPDC ; Cyclone Nargis ; USDA ; Karen National Union ; Myanmar |