Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/12/2026

The Irrawaddy — India Launches UN Peacekeeping Course for Myanmar Troops as Civilian Toll Mounts

DAILY BRIEFING Tuesday, May 12, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Maung Kavi India Launches UN Peacekeeping Course for Myanmar Troops as Civilian Toll Mounts Training teaches protection of non-combatants, even as the Myanmar military continues to target women, children, and other civilians.  Continue Reading Myo Pyae Myanmar Regime Bans Six Media Outlets in First Month of ‘Civilian’ Rule Despite adopting a civilian façade after widely criticized elections, the regime is continuing the crackdown on independent media that began after the 2021 coup. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s Top Catholic Priest Warns of ‘Polycrisis’ Gripping Country Cardinal Bo decries overlapping social, economic, employment, healthcare, and education collapses five years after the military coup. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Thai Authorities Impound Myanmar-Bound Goods in Ranong Amid Trade Bottlenecks Delays in licensing and shipping are forcing Myanmar traders to exceed Thailand’s transit limits, triggering seizures and rising costs. 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