Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 01/15/2026

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Jan 15, 2026 07:06 pm 'We Know It's a Sham': Inked Fingers Become Mark of Shame in Junta Election Citizens across Myanmar say fear, surveillance, and intimidation drove them to vote in the regime's poll, helping secure a mandate for the military to entrench its rule. read on website

Jan 15, 2026 06:50 pm Junta Claims Biggest Drug Haul in Myanmar's History, Thanks China Regime blames armed resistance groups as it parades record Shan State haul of drugs and precursor chemicals before international agencies, diplomats and the press. read on website

Jan 15, 2026 04:56 pm US Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries Myanmar citizens are likely to be among nationalities barred because the U.S. claims they often "take benefits" from Americans—but no official list has been released.  read on website

Jan 15, 2026 02:28 pm Junta Election Body Moves Against PPP Leader Over Alleged Embassy Meeting The UEC said People's Pioneer Party chief and ex-regime minister Daw Thet Thet Khine violated the constitution and political party registration law. read on website

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