Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/02/2026

The Irrawaddy — Arakan Army Surrounds Myanmar’s Western Naval Bases, Sparking Intense Battles
 
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DAILY BRIEFING

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

 

Lin Thit

Arakan Army Surrounds Myanmar’s Western Naval Bases, Sparking Intense Battles

Regime fortifies river routes into Rakhine State capital as ethnic army pushes for ‘final victory’.

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Myo Pyae

Second Regime Arms Convoy Reaches Kachin as Major Offensive Looms

Hundreds of military vehicles have reached Myitkyina in recent weeks, with the KIA warning the buildup signals preparations for a new offensive across Kachin State.

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Aung Marm Oo

Rakhine’s Children Growing Up Under a Rain of Bombs

As airstrikes intensify in Rakhine, children face deep trauma, disrupted education and lasting psychological harm in a war increasingly fought from the sky.

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