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A free exhibition at the historic YWCA in Botahtaung Township shines a light on centuries of Burmese adventures by Italians.
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Junta forces have entered Nawnghkio Township and are advancing towards the town along two main routes, sparking fierce clashes with the TNLA and its allies.
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Mung bean and sesame seed farmers in Sagaing and Magwe regions say their crops are already being lost in early monsoon floods.
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Resistance forces claim capture of outposts guarding operational command in Bawlakhe Township, home to three regime light infantry battalions.
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The US president said the move was prompted by an attack on a Colorado rally in support of Israeli hostages, committed by an illegal immigrant from Egypt.
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/05/2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/04/2025
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The regime has appointed Dr Zaw Oo as a Central Bank of Myanmar director as it prepares to form a new administration after its promised election.
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The fighting for the Thay Baw Boe base in Karen State's Myawaddy Township sent hundreds of civilians fleeing to Thailand.
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Growing engagement with the Arakan Army reflects realities on the ground, where Myanmar's regime has lost control of its western frontier, prompting neighbors to rethink old alignments.
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In a break with military tradition, Min Aung Hlaing has hired a private photographer to take full control of his public image.
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This week's Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks if Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair, still has any hope of resolving Myanmar's crises.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/03/2025
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Hundreds of soldiers who fled to Thailand last week to escape resistance offensives have now returned and are massing in the Karen border trade hub.
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Ethnic armed groups must choose between remaining resource gatekeepers for China or using their mineral wealth to pursue lasting peace and political legitimacy.
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Beijing's envoy has urged the KIA and AA to stop fighting the junta in Bhamo and Rakhine State for better ties with China.
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 06/02/2025
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Mandalay resistance forces brace for renewed attacks as regime pours troops into Taungtha after suffering 'heavy losses.'
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Daring Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian airbases thousands of kilometers from the front lines on Sunday, destroying dozens of Russian warplanes. In the operation, dubbed "Spiderweb", 117 drones struck more than 40 Russian aircraft including Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia uses to fire long-range missiles at Ukrainian cities. Ukraine reported the major attack […]
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The key regional powers appear set to embrace military rule in civilian guise, fundamentally changing the strategic landscape for the resistance and pro-democracy forces.
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The regime renewed its so-called truce—which it has largely ignored, launching devastating airstrikes—for another month until June 30.
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