Myanmar's government has dismissed eight deputy ministers in a cabinet reshuffle. The military government announced the dismissal of the ministers and a supreme court judge without giving any reasons. The official announcement of Friday's dismissals, signed by Lieutenant-General Thein Sein - the fifth-ranking member of the government - said the eight deputy ministers were "permitted to retire", usually a euphemism for dismissal. New appointments to fill the posts were not announced.Last month, the government dismissed two cabinet ministers and appointed four new ministers and four deputy ministers. Those who lost their portfolios were the culture minister and the minister for social welfare and resettlement. As has become customary, no explanations for the shifts were announced.