Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 01/20/2026

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Jan 20, 2026 08:11 pm Phase 3 of Junta's Election Brings Forward Ministers, Military Heirs and Party Chiefs Sunday's final phase of the junta's vote features entrenched power networks, uncontested seats and elections held in active conflict zones. read on website

Jan 20, 2026 06:12 pm Pushed From China Border, Myanmar Scammers Take Root in Hsipaw Online fraud operations resurface in northern Shan township after Kokang crackdown. read on website

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