Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 03/19/2026

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Mar 19, 2026 06:55 pm Thai Army Chief Meets Myanmar Junta Leaders Amid Intense US Focus on Scam Centers Just as Gen. Ukris Boontanondha met a full complement of Myanmar's military leadership, the FBI pledged to put a final stop to scam compounds operating on the Thai-Myanmar border. read on website

Mar 19, 2026 06:18 pm Myanmar's Broken Brotherhood: Strategic Gains for China The united front against the junta in northern Shan State fell apart last week, leaving Beijing as the key powerbroker on Myanmar's northeastern frontier.    read on website

Mar 19, 2026 04:37 pm China-Led Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Gives Myanmar's Junta a Lifeline As war devastates Myanmar, Beijing's LMC mechanism is providing the regime with funding, legitimacy and a platform for continued engagement. read on website

Mar 19, 2026 04:18 pm Myanmar's New Passport Law Sparks Fears of Abuse, Surveillance Ostensibly bringing Myanmar passports in line with international standards, the e-passport law is far too vague and offers zero privacy protection or recourse, critics say. read on website

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