Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 11/19/2025

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Nov 19, 2025 07:29 pm Myanmar Junta Accuses US of 'Hidden Agenda' in Anti-Scam Crackdown Regime spokesman Zaw Min Tun appeared to reject cooperation with Washington as the junta aligns with China-led initiatives to target scam hubs. read on website

Nov 19, 2025 05:15 pm Karen National Union Expels Ex-Leader for Engaging With Myanmar Junta Saw Mutu Say Poe and fellow senior member Saw Shwe Moung kicked out after attending last month's National Ceasefire Agreement anniversary. read on website

Nov 19, 2025 04:12 pm Major Myanmar Junta Offensive Aims to Clear Pakokku for Election Regime offensives in the Magwe district have displaced people from more than 60 villages, at least 30 of which were torched. read on website

Nov 19, 2025 03:40 pm As Election Looms, Myanmar Junta Boss Showers Friends With Honors Cronies, arms brokers, propaganda operatives and foreign partners were among 1,249 recipients of honorary titles as Min Aung Hlaing shores up loyalty before his election. read on website

Nov 19, 2025 01:55 pm What Does the Creation of the U.S.' Scam Center Strike Force Mean for Myanmar? This week, our editors discuss the new active role of the U.S. in the online scam center issue, and what it will mean for the warlords on the border and the military regime they are allied with. read on website

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