The Irrawaddy Newscast

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we cover a new report on the United Nations’ failure to contain the Myanmar military. And despite being critical of the regime, Indonesian companies may have been selling weapons to the military. Plus, doctors in Chin State help where they can. As always, we have a rundown of this week’s headlines and the latest news from the ‘War Against the Junta....

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we cover a new report on the regime’s loss of territory in southeastern Myanmar. And fighting is raging in Kachin State. We hear why the military has decided to attack. Plus, we have a story about the destruction of religious buildings in this conflict, a rundown of this week’s headlines and the latest news from the ‘War Against the Junta.’ // Show...

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we hear about the junta’s efforts to curb inflation. And posts on pro-regime Telegram channels can be a death sentence. We speak to a digital-rights researcher about the risks. Plus, we have an interview about China and India’s investment in Rakhine State, speak to a poet from Myanmar about her art and have our usual rundown of this week’s headlines...

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we hear about the expansion of BRICS and whether the junta has any hope of joining. Also, it’s been two years since the civilian National Unity Government declared an armed uprising against the regime. We get a battlefield update. And we speak to a labor organizer about why she thinks it’s time for brands to leave the country. Plus, a rundown of thi...

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we check in on the 43rd ASEAN Summit. We also hear about the Ta’ang National Liberation Army's expansion since the coup. And poets have been killed, jailed and censored in Myanmar since the junta took power. We hear one artist's recent work. Plus, a rundown of this week’s headlines and the latest news from the ‘War Against the Junta.’ // Show Notes:...

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we have an update on Thai politics and what that means for the country’s relationship with Myanmar’s junta. Also, regime officials say the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor is back on track. And ethnic violence continues in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. Some have blamed that fighting on groups in neighboring Myanmar. Plus, a rundown of thi...

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we speak to economist Sean Turnell about Myanmar’s economy. We also hear from the author of a recent report documenting abuse in the garment industry since the coup. And we have an audio postcard from Chinland Defense Force territory in Hakha Township. Plus, a rundown of this week’s headlines and the latest news from the ‘War Against the Junta.’ //...