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Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/20/2025

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Aug 20, 2025 07:12 pm
The Myanmar Military's PR Offensives



For decades, the Myanmar military has employed Washington's sharpest lobbyists to improve its image on the global stage—with invariably disastrous results.
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Aug 20, 2025 06:21 pm
Bangladesh Gears Up for Key Rohingya Talks Ahead of UN Conference



Repatriation of around 1 million refugees to Myanmar on the agenda, but experts question international commitment to sustainable solutions for the crisis.   
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Aug 20, 2025 06:04 pm
Myanmar Junta Claims Capture of Demoso From Karenni Forces



Resistance reports fierce fighting as regime's Operation Yan Naing Min pushes to retake towns, villages, and key routes in southern Shan and Karenni states.
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Aug 20, 2025 04:41 pm
Myanmar Resistance Attacks Junta in Sagaing City



Unidentified resistance fighters ambushed a junta outpost in Sagaing Region on Sunday while regime forces were raiding surrounding villages.
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Aug 20, 2025 04:27 pm
Junta Abruptly Closes Thai-Myanmar Trade Bridge to Cut Off Rebel Funding



Shutdown of No. 2 Friendship Bridge from Myawaddy to Mae Sot catches Thailand off guard, disrupting $120 million in monthly trade and boosting fuel prices in Karen State.
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Aug 20, 2025 01:52 pm
The election that China supports



This week's Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks if China can achieve its goal of creating a stable Myanmar.
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