Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 09/11/2026

The Irrawaddy — Kachin Rebels Rebuff Myanmar Regime’s Peace Talks Overture: Sources

DAILY BRIEFING Friday, September 11, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Ah Htoi Kachin Rebels Rebuff Myanmar Regime’s Peace Talks Overture: Sources The regime reportedly tried to entice the Kachin Independence Army’s political arm to Naypyitaw for talks even as it intensified its attacks in the northern state. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy China–U.S. Anti-Scam Rivalry, Toxic Mining, and More This week was all about border trade, as Myanmar’s precious natural resources flow unstoppably to its voracious northeastern neighbor. Continue Reading AFP Thai Abbot Arrested in $2.8-Million Embezzlement, Sex Scandal Phra Wachirayan Wi was defrocked after being arrested over the alleged theft of $2.8 million in temple funds and a sexual relationship with a woman. Continue Reading AFP Mandalay Airport Shut After Resistance Drone Attack: Security Sources A drone attack has forced the closure of Mandalay airport for two days, with the regime blaming resistance forces for targeting the major travel hub. Continue Reading Myo Pyae Cambodia Urged to Arrest Visiting Min Aung Hlaing, Send Him to ICC Cambodia—which the coup leader is visiting on Friday and Saturday—is one of only two ASEAN members that are party to the ICC’s founding treaty. Continue Reading Aung Marm Oo Building an Arakan for All Community initiatives across Arakan offer signs of growing cooperation, but lasting reconciliation will depend on inclusive governance and equal protection for all. 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