Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/21/2026

The Irrawaddy — Min Aung Hlaing Gives Armed Groups 100 Days to Join Peace Talks

DAILY BRIEFING Tuesday, April 21, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Maung Kavi Min Aung Hlaing Gives Armed Groups 100 Days to Join Peace Talks Ethnic armies dismissed the regime’s peace offer, saying the NCA process no longer has credibility; the coup leader also urged PDF fighters to ‘enter the legal fold’. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Looting Rampant as Myanmar Regime Battles for Control of Jade Mining Hub Marauding regime troops are robbing civilians and looting homes as they blaze an avenging trail through the sprawling Lone Khin village tract in Hpakant. Continue Reading Phoe Tar Thailand Issues Alert as Intensifying Myanmar Airstrikes Spill Over Border Order to tighten security comes as Thai foreign minister prepares to visit Naypyitaw for talks with new military-dominated government. Continue Reading Aung Marm Oo Rakhine Between War and Ethnic Harmony The AA administration that has replaced the military regime across Rakhine is promoting new forms of respect and peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups, says Aung Marm Oo. Continue Reading Maung Kavi Regime Energy Minister Signs Deals in Russia Amid Fuel Crisis Despite new agreements in Moscow and talks in Beijing, the regime has little to show so far, as shortages and rising prices continue to squeeze the economy. Continue Reading Support Press Freedom Independent journalism needs your support. Help us hold power to account. Donate Now Facebook · Twitter · Website © 2026 The Irrawaddy · Chiang Mai, Thailand Unsubscribe · Update preferences · Forward to a friend