Bhutan time line

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Events

Begining

1999

Severe flooding hits Bhutan

2000

Leaders meet to discuss Bhutaneese refugee issues.

August 2001

Rebel groups defy deadline to exit Bhutan.

January 2002

Bhutaneese soldiers attempt to drive away Indian rebels.

December 2003

New constitution is proposed.

March 2005

King Jigme Singye Wangchuck declares intention to abdicate in 2008

December 2005

Bhutaneese refugees in Nepal begin to rebel.

June 2006 - August 2006

Preperations for first ever election begin.

September 2006

King Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates earlier than first planned.

December 2006