Specials

The regime’s request for training from China at a regional forum last week follows the Myanmar military’s decades-long pursuit of Russian nuclear expertise.

Also this week, ex-Home Affairs minister Soe Htut became latest general in the firing line over surging prices.

Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing promoted himself as a humane nature-lover while overseeing a crackdown that has killed 4,000 civilians. 

In the second of a two-part series, The Irrawaddy’s Investigation Desk examines more of the vast business interests of the children of late military regime official Aung Thaung. 

Also this week, the regime boss announced a literacy campaign for areas of the country where schools are being targeted by junta bombing raids.

Female former political prisoners told The Irrawaddy of their traumatic experiences while locked up, and of their determination to see all political inmates freed.

First of three free-trade zones will be built at Muse as part of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.

In the first of a two-part series, The Irrawaddy’s Investigative Desk looks at the key roles played by the children of the late Aung Thaung in the current regime and...

Also this week, the junta admitted its fear of drones as People’s Defense Forces rain down destruction from above.

Beijing appears to be stepping up investment, along with diplomatic aid and arms shipments.