Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/11/2026

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

 

The Irrawaddy

Thailand Extends Myanmar Migrant Work Permits to Five Years

Agreement signed during Min Aung Hlaing’s Bangkok trip also grants migrant workers equal access to social security.

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Phoe Tar

Regime Airstrike Kills 14 Civilians as Arakan Army Advances in Rakhine

Analysts say aerial bombardment of Thandwe is designed to divert ethnic army’s offensive to take Sittwe and Kyaukphyu.

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Maung Kavi

Nippon Foundation Head Meets Min Aung Hlaing for Myanmar ‘Peace’ Talks

Veteran intermediary Yohei Sasakawa discussed the regime’s “peace process” and flood relief in their first meeting since Min Aung Hlaing became president.

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The Irrawaddy

Canadian Firm to Start Drilling for Gas Off War-Torn Myanmar’s Coast

Canadian Foresight Group will be working hand in hand with Myanmar’s MOGE, which is under widespread international sanctions for funding the military regime’s atrocities.

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AFP

Ex-Thai MP Shoots Dead Local Official Over Money Row

Chalong Riewrang confessed to shooting a local official over a financial dispute, days after another deadly shooting renewed scrutiny of Thailand’s gun laws.

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The Irrawaddy

Who Gained What From Min Aung Hlaing’s Thailand Visit?

Today our editors count the cost and benefit of Thailand rolling out the red carpet for Myanmar’s dictator amid global condemnation.

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