Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 07/27/2026

The Irrawaddy — Hundreds of Myanmar Migrants Flee Chinese Crackdown in Yunnan

DAILY BRIEFING Monday, July 27, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate The Irrawaddy Hundreds of Myanmar Migrants Flee Chinese Crackdown in Yunnan Undocumented workers in Jinghong face arrest and transfer to a regime-aligned militia for forced conscription. Continue Reading Phoe Tar Myanmar Regime Ramps Up Deadly Airstrikes on Civilians in Rakhine The military launched a dozen airstrikes on Ponnagyun and Thandwe since last week, killing and maiming civilians in the state held mostly by the rebel Arakan Army (AA). Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Extortion at Military Checkpoints U Tun Tun Aung said widespread extortion by military and armed group checkpoints is inflating transport costs and burdening businesses and consumers. Continue Reading May Thingyan Female Faces Mask Military Reality of Myanmar’s Regime Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has installed a string of women in senior posts as he seeks international legitimacy for a regime waging war on its own people. Continue Reading Joe Kumbun Ta’ang Rebel Group Seeks Closer Ties with Myanmar Regime Facing territorial losses, economic risks and pressure from China, the TNLA’s outreach to Naypyitaw reflects a pragmatic shift in strategy. 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