Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 07/31/2026

The Irrawaddy — Sexual and Gender Violence Soaring in Shan State, Rights Group Reports

DAILY BRIEFING Friday, July 31, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Myo Pyae Sexual and Gender Violence Soaring in Shan State, Rights Group Reports Shan Women’s Action Network (SWAN) documents 170 cases in just three years, as law enforcement breaks down in war-torn eastern Myanmar.  Continue Reading Phoe Ta KNU Rejects Regime Claim It Protected Scam Center KNU calls allegation a “false claim,” denying it protected a scam center raided in Karen State and accusing the regime of trying to damage its image. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy On 100th Day as President, Min Aung Hlaing Defies ASEAN, Pushes More Sham Elections From rejecting ASEAN’s peace plan to defending conscription and reviving Myitsone, the regime leader’s 100-day address offered little prospect of positive change. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Death Penalty for Violent Scammers, Chinese Power Plant Making Headway, And More Also this week, Myanmar agreed to tell ‘beautiful stories’ about China and Beijing announced it is launching a global alliance against online scammers. Continue Reading AFP Malaysia’s Rohingya Repatriation Plan Sparks Fears for Refugee Safety Malaysia says Myanmar will take back 5,000 refugees, but rights groups warn the move could put lives at risk and violate international law. 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