Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/03/2026

The Irrawaddy — Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Welcomes ICRC Visit as ‘First Positive Development’

DAILY BRIEFING Monday, August 3, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate The Irrawaddy Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Welcomes ICRC Visit as ‘First Positive Development’ Kim Aris says rare meeting between detained leader and Red Cross official offers hope after years without verified contact. Continue Reading Phoe Tar Lemyethna Flood Victims Still Waiting for Help Four Days After Disaster Government support has been slow as volunteers battle to reach isolated villages after the Ngawun River burst its banks. Continue Reading AFP Myanmar’s Detained Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official: Regime Authorities say the detained leader met ICRC country representative Arnaud de Baecque and released what it said were photos of the meeting. 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