Monday, April 20, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/20/2026

The Irrawaddy — UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic Hunger’ as Myanmar Runs Low On Fertilizer, Fuel
 
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Monday, April 20, 2026

 

Phoe Tar

UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic Hunger’ as Myanmar Runs Low On Fertilizer, Fuel

Shortages and soaring production costs threaten monsoon rice season in a country where a quarter of the population already face acute hunger. 

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The Irrawaddy

Regime Steps Up Naval, Drone Operations in Southern Rakhine

Locals say regime warships are now more numerous and moving closer to shore; the regime has also stepped up airstrikes in northern Rakhine, striking civilian targets.

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Bertil Lintner

Laying Myths About Myanmar’s 2021 Coup to Rest

Even today, observers still speculate about the military’s power grab, looking for subtler motives—but it really was a primitive as it looked, says Bertil Lintner.

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Beruma

Performative ‘mercy’

Performative 'mercy'

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Larry Jagan and Hanthar Nyein

Junta Steps Up Surveillance of NLD After Prisoner Releases

As detainees are freed, the regime is tightening surveillance of NLD figures, signaling a preemptive effort to contain renewed opposition activity.

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Thai PBS World

Thai Foreign Minister to Visit Myanmar This Week

Sihasak Phuangketkeow will meet regime leaders in Naypyitaw on Wednesday, raising concerns the trip could signal recognition of the military-installed government.

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