Monday, August 31, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/31/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Junta Pounds Kachin Town as Flotilla Comes Under Resistance Attack
 
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Monday, August 31, 2026

 

Phoe Tar

Myanmar Junta Pounds Kachin Town as Flotilla Comes Under Resistance Attack

Regime forces have intensified airstrikes around Shwegu as the KIA and allied resistance groups attack a 15-vessel flotilla believed headed for Bhamo.

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Myo Pyae

Myanmar Rights Defender Bo Kyi Wins Asia’s Nobel Prize

Co-founder of AAPP wins 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award and calls for release of over 22,000 political detainees as first step to transition from military rule.

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Igor Blazevic

Asking Leadership to Lead: Myanmar’ Resistance Today—Part 3

In Part 3 of the survey, rank-and-file resistance members say that their leadership must become more effective and accountable if the Spring Revolution is to succeed.

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