Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/22/2026

The Irrawaddy — Conscription Fuels Myanmar Human Trafficking Crisis as Cop Sold into Forced Labor

DAILY BRIEFING Monday, June 22, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate The Irrawaddy Conscription Fuels Myanmar Human Trafficking Crisis as Cop Sold into Forced Labor Off-duty Mon State police officer abducted and sold as a fishing worker by military-linked gang. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Situation in Myanmar Got Worse Since Election: UN Envoy The global body’s envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, has sharply contradicted the military regime’s account of improvements since its sham election at the end of last year. Continue Reading Aung Marm Oo Ports, Pipelines and Power: Rakhine in the Shadow of China and India As China and India push competing corridor projects, the rise of the Arakan Army is reshaping control on the ground and the future of investment. 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