Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/26/2026

The Irrawaddy — Thousands Scramble to Stop Toe River Overflowing Near Yangon

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, August 26, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Phoe Tar Thousands Scramble to Stop Toe River Overflowing Near Yangon Another embankment collapse in Ayeyarwady threatens to flood thousands more acres in disaster-hit region. Continue Reading Maung Kavi Min Aung Hlaing Preaches Self-Reliance as Regime Seeks Foreign Support The regime chief urged reliance on domestic production after returning from Russia and Belarus, where his cash-strapped government pursued loans and investment. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Regime Blamed for Ignoring Flood Defenses as Ayeyarwady Disaster Deepens Residents report worst flood disaster in decades came after suspension of routine embankment maintenance following the 2021 coup. Continue Reading AFP Human Rights in Myanmar Hitting a ‘New Low’: UN A UN report detailed worsening abuses against civilians and Rohingya as illicit mining, scam centers and other criminal economies fuel Myanmar’s crisis. Continue Reading Aung Marm Oo Border Trade and the Future of Arakan Reopening border trade is an important first step, but lasting stability will depend on inclusive governance, economic opportunity and pragmatic cross-border cooperation. 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