Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 01/05/2026

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Jan 05, 2026 08:08 pm Envious Myanmar Netizens Seek U.S. Action on Min Aung Hlaing After Maduro Arrest   Washington's statement on Myanmar Independence Day flooded with calls to arrest dictator for war crimes in five-year military campaign targeting civilians. read on website

Jan 05, 2026 06:47 pm Looking Ahead to 2026: What Lies Ahead for Myanmar From an unpopular new government and ceasefires to economic strain and regional pressure, another difficult year no doubt awaits Myanmar. read on website

Jan 05, 2026 04:34 pm Myanmar Junta Proxy Party Dominates Rakhine Elections The military-backed USDP trounced Dr. Aye Maung's Arakan Front and Ba Shein's Rakhine Nationalities Party in the three western-state enclaves still under regime control. read on website

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