Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 01/13/2026

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Jan 13, 2026 07:42 pm USDP Claims Sweeping Wins in Second Phase of Junta's Election Prominent regime figures secured seats as opposition candidates alleged irregularities and advance-vote manipulation. read on website

Jan 13, 2026 05:07 pm Resistance Keeps Punishing Myanmar Junta Forces in Eastern Bago People's Defense Forces continue to inflict heavy losses on junta troops in a concerted campaign coinciding with the regime-organized election. read on website

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