In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC). In 1989, SLORC declared martial law after widespread protests. The military government finalised plans for People's Assembly elections on 31 May 1989. SLORC changed the country's official English name from the "Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma" to the "Union of Myanmar" in 1989. COUNT 5
QSN1 What are the 1988 demonstrations in Burma called? ANS1 8888 Uprising QSN2 Who lead the government coup in 1988 ? ANS2 General Saw Maung QSN3 Why was marshal law declared in Burma in 1989? ANS3 declared martial law after widespread protests. QSN4 What was the official name of Burma changed to by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) ANS4 Union of Myanmar QSN5 Have elections been held in Burma since the military coup in 1988 ? ANS5 The military government finalised plans for People's Assembly elections on 31 May 1989