Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 07/29/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Parliament Approves Death Sentence for Scam Offenses

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, July 29, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate The Irrawaddy Myanmar Parliament Approves Death Sentence for Scam Offenses The rubber-stamp legislature approved an anti-scam bill that makes torturing or violently coercing others to labor in scam centers in Myanmar’s borderlands punishable by death. 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