Monday, April 27, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/27/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Regime Stronghold Teeters as Karen Forces Launch Waw Lay Assault
 
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Monday, April 27, 2026

 

Phoe Tar

Myanmar Regime Stronghold Teeters as Karen Forces Launch Waw Lay Assault

Military unleashes aerial barrage on border as troops retreat to command base for last stand.  

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Thurein Lynn

Myanmar Regime Ramps Up Myitsone Push as China Pours On Support

Authorities hold 14th public meeting on restarting Beijing-backed dam project as visiting Chinese foreign minister pledges deeper ties with new military administration.  

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Maung Kavi

Wang Yi Reaffirms China’s Backing for Myanmar Regime in Naypyitaw Visit

The visiting foreign minister signaled continued political and economic backing for Min Aung Hlaing, whose regime vowed to expedite Chinese projects in Myanmar.

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The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Regime Recaptures Chin State’s Falam

Perched high up in the Chin Hills, the strategic town in western Myanmar  was in Chin resistance hands for a little over a year.

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Shwe Nwe

Scam Operations Stage Comeback in Shwe Kokko Despite Crackdown Claims

Criminal gangs have resumed operations in the crime hub on the Thai border, dispersing into homes and hotels as locals report a steady influx of workers and rising costs.

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