THE IRRAWADDY… Our Mission. The Irrawaddy’s mission is to cover the news in Burma/Myanmar and Southeast Asia accurately and impartially. In this world full of crisis and conflict, the media plays a crucial role in highlighting controversies and scandals and exposing the truth of events occurring in conflict zones.

Jan 2, 2025 · In the process the regime lost its Western Command headquarters in Ann Township among other humiliating defeats. “To seek political solutions to political problems has been our policy from the beginning,” Khaing Thukha said.

Dec 17, 2024 · Founded in 1993 by a group of Myanmar journalists living in exile in Thailand, The Irrawaddy is a leading source of reliable news, information, and analysis on Burma/Myanmar and the Southeast Asian region.

Oct 26, 2024 · This Sunday marks the first anniversary of the historic and successful anti-regime Operation 1027, conducted by the Brotherhood Alliance. This operation is unprecedented in the revolution against Myanmar’s military dictatorship since the coup in 2021 and, observers agree, has dramatically shifted the conflict dynamics in Myanmar.

Founded in 1993 by a group of Myanmar journalists living in exile in Thailand, The Irrawaddy is a leading source of reliable news, information, and analysis on Burma/Myanmar and the Southeast Asian region.

Dec 24, 2024 · As of 2024, Myanmar has diplomatic ties with 126 countries and missions in 37 countries. However, the junta’s top brass, including its boss Min Aung Hlaing, can only travel to a handful of countries.

Oct 24, 2024 · Nyein Nyein: After NLD deputy chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung’s death in the military junta’s detention this month, people are worried that your mother Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will see the same fate, because she’s 79 years old and she has been in …

Over 20 years the Irrawaddy has built up a team of Burmese and ethnic nationality reporters from Burma/Myanmar and areas bordering Thailand. Our staff team is diverse and includes Burmese staff and those from ethnic background (such as Karen, Mon, Kachin and Shan), plus expatriate staff members who have understanding and in-depth knowledge of Burma/Myanmar and Southeast Asian affairs.

Founded in 1993 by a group of Myanmar journalists living in exile in Thailand, The Irrawaddy is a leading source of reliable news, information, and analysis on Burma/Myanmar and the Southeast Asian region.

Sep 3, 2024 · Capturing Mandalay is seen as crucial to maintaining the revolution’s momentum and challenge to junta rule. The second city is the hub for military operations in the central region and reinforcements and supplies for upper Myanmar.