Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/13/2026

The Irrawaddy — One Dead as Diarrhea Outbreak Engulfs Yangon’s Downtown and Chinatown

DAILY BRIEFING Thursday, August 13, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Maung Kavi and Myo Pyae One Dead as Diarrhea Outbreak Engulfs Yangon’s Downtown and Chinatown Street stalls closed as cases soar in Myanmar’s largest city. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Myanmar Military Pushes Into KIA-Held Northern Shan as Fighting Escalates Regime forces advancing from Mongmit have clashed with the KIA and its allies as airstrikes intensify in and around Mabein, northern Shan State. Continue Reading Aung Marm Oo When Communications Become Humanitarian Infrastructure in Arakan Starlink has become essential to aid, journalism and daily life in Arakan (Rakhine), but new restrictions threaten to deepen the state’s isolation. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Myanmar Regime Blocks Aid to Sagaing Flood Victims The vindictive military regime has cut off supplies to more than 200 inundated villages along the Mu River because the areas is held by the resistance. Continue Reading AFP Myanmar Escalating Aerial Attacks on Civilians: UN Probe The IIMM said Myanmar’s military has intensified aerial attacks on civilians while arbitrary detention, torture and sexual violence continue amid escalating conflict. 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