Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/17/2026

The Irrawaddy — Think Tank Condemns China’s Arrest of Myanmar-Born U.S. Scholar

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, June 17, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate The Irrawaddy Think Tank Condemns China’s Arrest of Myanmar-Born U.S. Scholar ISP–Myanmar says it is “deeply troubled” by the arrest of its executive director, who has been a student of Chinese influence on Myanmar’s military regime. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Heavy Fighting in Kachin as Regime Pushes Toward Bhamo Regime troops backed by airstrikes are attempting to advance from Shwegu, while resistance forces counterattack along key routes. Continue Reading Myo Pyae Myanmar Regime Vaunts ‘Peace Talks’ With Minor, Becalmed Ethnic Organizations Only minor armed groups that were coopted decades ago or signed the outdated National Ceasefire Agreement have come to the table under putschist president Min Aung Hlaing’s ultimatum. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Regime Removes Gen. Aung San Photo, Quote From Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Home The move at the historic Yangon residence comes days before Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday, amid a broader crackdown on NLD symbols. Continue Reading Kavi Chongkittavorn Myanmar Regime Eyes ASEAN Summit Spot Min Aung Hlaing is seeking a return to ASEAN summits by November, but the bloc insists on ‘meaningful progress’ on its peace plan as fighting and divisions persist. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy China’s Alarming Arrest of Myanmar-Born Scholar Min Zin This week our editors discuss the arrest in Kunming of the former student activist, ex-Irrawaddy culture editor and ISP Myanmar chief, who had been critical of Chinese policy in Myanmar. 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