The State Flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was adopted on 21 October 2010.
Specifications of the flag.
Flag of Myanmar flown on the Presidential Palace, Naypyidaw
Barack Obama addressing the Burmese public during a speech at the University of Yangon on 19 November 2012. The vertical version of the Union Flag was depicted on the wall behind.
State Peace and Development Council
The State Peace and Development Council was the official name of the military government of Burma (Myanmar) which, in 1997, succeeded the State Law and Order Restoration Council that had seized power under the rule of Saw Maung in 1988. On 30 March 2011, Senior General and Council Chairman Than Shwe signed a decree that officially dissolved the council.
SPDC members greet Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva in an October 2010 visit to Naypyidaw.
SPDC members with Thai delegation in an October 2010 visit to Naypyidaw.
Image: Than Shwe 2010 10 11
Image: Than Shwe 2010 10 11