In 2006 , Myanmar convened its first parliament in more than two decades . Myanmar , also known as Burma , has been under military rule since 1962 . ( CNN ) -- The president named 30 ministers and 10 deputy ministers to his government . The new constitution now lists more than 100 military nominees in parliament .
In 2006 , Myanmar convened its first parliament in more than two decades . Myanmar , also known as Burma , has been under military rule since 1962 . The president named 30 ministers and 10 deputy ministers to his government . The new constitution now lists more than 100 military nominees in parliament .