Myanmar's military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, has reportedly fast-tracked a new law establishing a "Consultative Council," a move critics widely interpret as a strategic maneuver to cement his authority regardless of who takes the presidency …
For those of us watching Myanmar closely, the news cycle can be a dizzying blur of conflict, resistance, and complex geopolitics. This week, an Irrawaddy China Briefing highlighted two profoundly significant, yet seemingly disparate, devel…
For those who care about Myanmar, it's increasingly clear that the country is caught in a devastating downward spiral. Five years after the military overthrew its elected government, the situation has only worsened, marked by the regime's …
The global political landscape is always shifting, but a recent development highlighted by The Irrawaddy bears significant weight for everyone, especially those of us watching Myanmar closely. In essence, the article points out that former…
The news out of Myanmar is stark: a new legislature is set to take shape, and it will be overwhelmingly dominated by retired military officers, current junta ministers, and staunch ultranationalists. This outcome follows what the military’…
Recent bombshell investigations by Reuters and Amnesty International have uncovered a shadowy network of Iran-linked "ghost ships" secretly supplying aviation fuel to Myanmar's military junta. This illicit supply chain, operating under the…
The recent "election" in Myanmar has seen the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claim a sweeping victory, with prominent leaders of rival opposition parties either defeated in their constituencies or barred from…
Welcome back, everyone. Today, we're diving into a recent development from Myanmar that, while perhaps unsurprising to many, holds significant implications. The news is that the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP)…
In a stark turn of events, a recent electoral exercise in Yangon's Tamwe constituency saw a dismal voter turnout of less than 10 percent. This area, once a strong bastion for the National League for Democracy (NLD) and its popular leader U…
It's a question many people around the world, especially those who care deeply about Myanmar, often ask: Why do Myanmar's military dictators, known as the Tatmadaw, seem so immune to the international pressures that have toppled tyrants el…
Recent testimonies at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have brought into sharp focus a deeply unsettling aspect of Myanmar's tragic past: the alleged role of some influential Buddhist monks in providing religious justification for …
Myanmar, a country that has been wrestling with conflict and political upheaval for generations, recently saw a bizarre and infuriating spectacle unfold on the international stage. News surfaced about Aung Ko Win, a prominent Myanmar busin…
The news out of Myanmar's Kachin State this week is a stark reminder of the country's deepening crisis. Clashes between the military junta and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) have forced the last-minute cancellation of "voting" in sever…
The latest development out of Myanmar sees the military junta pushing forward with the third phase of its so-called election process. This phase, much like the previous ones, is characterized by the conspicuous presence of military-aligned…
The recent news out of Myanmar paints a disturbing picture: despite claims from the military junta of an intensified crackdown on the multi-billion dollar cyber-fraud industry, job advertisements for these notorious scam centers are actual…
Myanmar's gold price has shot up to unprecedented levels, hitting a record high and rising an astonishing 7.5-fold since the 2021 military coup. This dramatic surge isn't just a quirky market anomaly; it’s a glaring symptom of the deep-sea…
Introduction The ongoing conflict in Myanmar has taken a grim turn in several towns along the Irrawaddy River in the central Mandalay Region. Recent reports indicate that after local resistance forces tactically withdrew, the military junt…
For those of us watching Myanmar closely, it's easy to get caught up in the headlines of conflict and political deadlock. But beneath the surface, a remarkable transformation is taking place – a "quiet revolution" in education. This piece …
Recent reports from Myanmar reveal a distressing situation where citizens are being forced to participate in the military regime's polls, transforming the act of voting into a mark of fear rather than civic engagement. This coerced partici…
The news from Myanmar is a stark reminder of the country's turbulent path: the military junta, through its proxy political party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), has reportedly secured enough parliamentary seats—when com…
The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is claiming overwhelming victories in what the junta calls the "second phase" of elections. These results, which reportedly saw prominent regime figures secure seats, are al…
This week, news broke about a Myanmar junta election inspector being killed in an ambush in the Magwe Region. This incident highlights the escalating violence and deep-seated resistance against the military regime's attempts to hold what m…
Myanmar's ongoing political turmoil took another turn recently as the military junta pushed ahead with the second phase of its planned elections. The Irrawaddy news report highlights a process marred by sparse voter participation, widespre…
The United States has announced a significant aid package of $45 million aimed at strengthening a delicate truce between Thailand and Cambodia. While this news might seem specific to two countries, for those of us watching the tumultuous l…
Recent reports from The Irrawaddy confirm what many observers anticipated: the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has secured an overwhelming majority in the first phase of the Myanmar junta's planned election. T…
The latest chatter from Myanmar suggests a familiar, worrying trajectory: the military junta, known as the Tatmadaw, is reportedly preparing for another "staged transition" by 2026. This isn't about genuine democracy; it's about wrapping t…
Friends, family, and fellow advocates for a free Myanmar, Another Sunday has passed, and with it, another development in Myanmar's complex political landscape that demands our attention, even if we don't have hours to dig into every detail…
For anyone keeping an eye on Myanmar, the news from The Irrawaddy about the military's proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), facing accusations of repeating old tricks with advance votes might not come as a surpri…
Myanmar's journey since the 2021 military coup has been a heartbreaking saga of resilience, repression, and an unrelenting quest for justice. Recently, a wave of hope – tinged with understandable frustration and envy – swept across social …
The world often feels distant from Myanmar, yet global events frequently spark discussions and hopes among our people. Recently, news has emerged from Venezuela, reporting that after months of escalating pressure, the United States has all…
