In May 2012, this country ended a government monopoly on electricity distribution, in part because of rebel attacks on electricity pylons. The party that won this country's most recent election initially refused to take its seats because its constitution reserves 25% of seats for the military. This country resumed construction of the Myitsone Dam in its state of Kachin despite flooding concerns. The General Secretary of its National League for (*) Democracy, who eventually swore an oath to enter parliament, is the daughter of its founding leader; that politician was re
In May 2012, this country ended a government monopoly on electricity distribution, in part because of rebel attacks on electricity pylons. The party that won this country's most recent election initially refused to take its seats because its constitution reserves 25% of seats for the military. This country resumed construction of the Myitsone Dam in its state of Kachin despite flooding concerns. The General Secretary of its National League for (*) Democracy, who eventually swore an oath to enter parliament, is the daughter of its founding leader; that politician was released from house arrest in 2010. This country's parliament in Naypyidaw now includes Aung San Suu Kyi. For 10 points, name this Southeast Asian country whose former capital was Rangoon.
In May 2012, this country ended a government monopoly on electricity distribution, in part because of rebel attacks on electricity pylons.
Republic of the Union of Myanmar [accept Burma]