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Arakan Army Seizes Major Myanmar Junta Base on Bangladesh Border
The fall of the Kyee Kan Pyin Border Guard Police headquarters exposes Maungdaw to AA attacks.
The Irrawaddy - 4 May 2024
Chin Alliances Clash Over Territory Liberated From Myanmar Junta
The anti-regime Chin Brotherhood has warned the rival Chinland Council to stay away from land taken from the regime.
The Irrawaddy - 4 May 2024
Myanmar Remains Dangerous Country for Journalists: RSF
Media rights groups mark World Press Freedom Day by highlighting Myanmar's many journalists behind bars and killed by the regime.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
The Journey of an Independent Media Organization: 30 Years of Crusading for Freedom and Democracy
On World Press Freedom Day, The Irrawaddy takes this opportunity to restate its mission: to promote democracy in Myanmar by reporting honestly on what is happening there.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
AAPP: Myanmar Junta Killed 223 Females This Year
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners says 40 under-18s were among the females killed by the regime between January and April.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Under Media Blackout, the Hidden Devastation of Myanmar’s Environment
Degradation and exploitation under junta rule underscores the warning message of this year’s environment-themed World Press Freedom Day.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Myanmar Junta Counteroffensive Yet to Breach Karen Defenses: KNU
The Karen National Union says most of its defensive lines remain intact as the regime tries to seize Myawaddy on the Thai border.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Myanmar Junta Bans Men From Leaving Country for Work
It says the ban is temporary, but has not yet offered a reason for the move, which comes amid forced conscription of recruits for the regime’s depleted military.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Our Fight For Press Freedom
To mark World Press Freedom Day, The Irrawaddy presents a compendium of its articles on press freedom and the repression of independent media, published over the years.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Hands off.
Hands off.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Under Siege From All Sides, Press Freedom Must Prevail in Myanmar
On World Press Freedom Day, we redouble our commitment to providing the people of Myanmar with independent journalism and accurate information.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
War For Rakhine: Arakan Army Closing in on Myanmar Junta Western Headquarters
The ethnic army says the fall of the major hilltop base guarding Ann will pave the way for it to capture its main target so far, the Western Command headquarters of Myanmar’s military.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
Myanmar’s Power Grid Meeting Half of Country’s Needs Amid Conflict: Junta
The regime pointed to low rainfall and natural gas yields, as well as destruction of infrastructure by resistance groups, as reasons for the shortfall.
The Irrawaddy - 3 May 2024
US Commission Slams Myanmar’s Religious Freedom
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has listed Myanmar’s regime among the world’s 17 worst violators of religious rights.
The Irrawaddy - 2 May 2024
Myanmar Labor Rights Hit New Low: Activists
The lack of jobs, rising costs and denial of the right to strike mean Myanmar's workers have never had it so bad, say labor representatives.
The Irrawaddy - 2 May 2024
As Myawaddy Made Headlines, Myanmar’s Resistance Took Bigger Prize: Kyindwe
Anti-regime forces in Chin State claimed a major victory against the junta on Wednesday.
The Irrawaddy - 2 May 2024
With Motorbikes Banned, Yangon Delivery Riders Struggle in Heatwave
A previous junta outlawed motorbikes for ‘security reasons’, so delivery workers rely on pedal power—a daunting prospect amid the current searing temperatures.
The Irrawaddy - 2 May 2024
Civilian Death Toll From Myanmar Junta Killing Spree Set to Surpass 5,000
Assistance Association of Political Prisoners adds more than 120 verified civilian deaths to post-coup total, but says the unverified total is far higher.
The Irrawaddy - 1 May 2024
Video Shows Mandalay PDF Seizing Another Base From Myanmar Military
People’s Defense Force that bombed the junta’s Defense Service Academy in Pyin Oo Lwin captures regime base in Mandalay’s Sintgu Township.
The Irrawaddy - 1 May 2024
Chin Anti-Regime Groups Target Town Despite Myanmar Junta Reinforcements
The Chin Brotherhood Alliance says it is close to seizing Kyindwe town near Magwe Region and Rakhine State, despite the arrival of junta reinforcements.
The Irrawaddy - 30 April 2024
He’s Back: Myanmar Junta No. 2 Returns With His Sights Set on Thai Border
Vice Senior General Soe Win shown giving pep talk to injured junta soldiers on state TV, said to be discussing border peace with state officials while urging regional command to ramp up war.
The Irrawaddy - 30 April 2024
Myanmar Junta Destroys 35 More Hospitals, Clinics in Two Months: NUG
Systematic bombing campaign targeting health infrastructure constitutes war crime, says civilian government.
The Irrawaddy - 30 April 2024