Thursday, May 21, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/21/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Regime’s ‘Peace’ Overture Dismissed as PR Exercise
 
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

 

The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Regime’s ‘Peace’ Overture Dismissed as PR Exercise

Ethnic armed groups and observers say the regime’s talk of peace during the Malaysian FM’s visit is aimed at winning international recognition, not ending the conflict.

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The Irrawaddy

Beijing Pushes Myanmar Regime to Accelerate Disrupted Belt and Road

Rebranded regime pledges to expedite China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to satisfy Beijing, despite no longer controlling vital territory it runs through.

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Mary Khaing

Myanmar Regime Recaptures Strategic Chin State Town of Tonzang

The strategic town perched on the mountain road that leads to the Indian border lies in territory contested by factions of the Zomi ethnic group.

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