Tatmadaw

Historical eventApril 92021

Tatmadaw

Burmese military and security forces commit the Bago massacre, during which at least 82 civilians are killed.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Friday, April 9 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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Dates: From 2021.

What happened

Tatmadaw, officially the Defence Services, is the combined military of Myanmar, comprising the three main branches of Army, Navy and Air Force. The 2008 Constitution requires all the armed forces of Myanmar to be under the command of the Defence Services. Auxiliary services include the Myanmar Police Force, the Border Guard Forces, the Myanmar Coast Guard, and the People's Militia Units. From 1960s to 1990s, the full official name was the Pyithu Tatmadaw or People's Defence Services.

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When did Tatmadaw happen?

April 9 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Friday.

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