Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/27/2026

The Irrawaddy — No Spokesman, No Answers: Myanmar’s Retooled Regime Plunges Into Silence

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, May 27, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Maung Kavi No Spokesman, No Answers: Myanmar’s Retooled Regime Plunges Into Silence The military-dominated administration has dispensed with a central voice altogether, leaving any illusion of transparency and accountability in tatters. Continue Reading Aung Zaw Min Aung Hlaing Inc.: The Family Empire Part 2 of a two-part series: The Irrawaddy’s Aung Zaw takes a closer look at how Min Aung Hlaing’s family controls key sectors and turns state power into private wealth. Continue Reading Nyein Chan Aye Myanmar’s Military Has Stolen One More Thing: A Revolution’s Song By turning a beloved anti-dictatorship anthem into a military song, the junta exposes a familiar habit: when it cannot command loyalty, it tries to counterfeit memory. 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