Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a country of 55 million people, uniquely situated between India, Bangladesh, Laos, China, and Thailand. What's Happening In Myanmar? The Myanmar military fought back, leading to violence in which hundreds of people were killed and tens of thousands were forced to flee from their homes. The war recently … Since independence, Myanmar has been subject to one of the world's longest ongoing civil wars. By Jen Kirby Rohingya refugees jump from a wooden boat as it begins to tip over after traveling from Myanmar, on September 12, 2017, in Dakhinpara, Bangladesh. What the Hell Is Happening in Myanmar? What is happening in Myanmar is genocide. Monsoon rains hit a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. Call it by its name. Due to its unique location, this captivating country is home to various ethnicities , religions, and languages. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)