Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/20/2026

The Irrawaddy — Who Took Part in Myanmar Regime’s 100-Day ‘Peace’ Talks?

DAILY BRIEFING Thursday, August 20, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Ko Oo Who Took Part in Myanmar Regime’s 100-Day ‘Peace’ Talks? Participants ranged from the toothless to the fully becalmed, while the real ethnic resistance stayed away. Continue Reading Salai Henry Lyan and David Sol Cooperation Before Reconciliation: A Practical Path for the Chin Resistance Divisions among Chin resistance groups would take years to overcome. Instead, agree on a set of simple rules for their interactions and gradually build trust, says Salai Henry Lyan. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Bad Karma: The Aftermath of Min Aung Hlaing’s Visit to Thailand This week, our editors discuss the jinxes Myanmar’s dictator leaves behind wherever he goes—in this case in Thailand. 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