Thursday, April 9, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/09/2026

The Irrawaddy — Military Officers Flood Civilian Ministries Ahead of Min Aung Hlaing Presidency
 
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DAILY BRIEFING

Thursday, April 9, 2026

 

Maung Kavi

Military Officers Flood Civilian Ministries Ahead of Min Aung Hlaing Presidency

Dozens of officers have been reassigned to key ministries, extending a decades-old practice that critics say weakens civilian governance and entrenches military control.

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The Irrawaddy

Kachin Leader Meets with Squabbling Ethnic Allies in Northern Shan

KIA says Gen Gun Maw’s flying visit to northern Shan state was no peacemaking trip but a goodwill mission and opportunity to meet ground troops stationed there.

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Ni Le Kyi

S. Korean Firm’s ‘Philanthropy’ Masks Bid to Fuel Myanmar Junta’s War Machine

SDG Group’s aid, education and labor initiatives may be paving the way for a $900-million oil venture that could supply aviation fuel to Myanmar’s military regime.

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The Irrawaddy

What Follows from the Formation of a Pseudo-Civilian Government?

Today, our editors wonder whether the new government will gain the international recognition it craves, and whether it will push for peace talks with the resistance.

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