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2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 12:25 AM IST Across the four states and one UT where polling is scheduled in April, there are over 27 lakh electors aged between 18 and 19 years old, making them would-be first-time voters.(Representational im... [1]

Junta-allied Karen warlords were among nine individuals and companies hit by fresh US sanctions targeting Myanmar’s border scam centers on Monday. [2]

SITTWE—Colonel Min Than was sworn into the Rakhine State parliament as a military-appointed lawmaker on Wednesday. He succeeds Col. Phone Tint as the Rakhine State border affairs and security minister. Col. [3]

NAYPYITAW—A Rakhine State government official said the state has withdrawn a warning it issued to local residents about planned military operations in Rathedaung Township, following a misunderstanding by local residents and the international communit... [4]

MANDALAY – In the latest in a string of prisoner amnesties, Burma’s President Thein Sein has promised to release more than 3,000 people from the nation’s jails to mark the end of Buddhist lent. [5]

YANGON — Seven former security and border affairs ministers have become military representatives to the Upper House. [6]

After the Myanmar Times launched in 2000, The Irrawaddy was among the first exiled independent media outlets to question its shady ties to Myanmar’s notorious Military Intelligence (MI) unit. [7]

Sittwe, Rakhine State — The Rakhine State government has asked the Western Command of Myanmar’s military to ensure safety for returning internally displaced people (IDPs). [8]

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[1] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 56% match

Young voters in focus, EC plans on reviving electoral literacy clubs in schools and colleges

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 12:25 AM IST Across the four states and one UT where polling is scheduled in April, there are over 27 lakh electors aged between 18 and 19 years old, making them would-be first-time voters.(Representational im

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-09-09 · 71% match

Junta-Allied Karen Warlords Hit by US Sanctions Over Myanmar’s Scam City

Junta-allied Karen warlords were among nine individuals and companies hit by fresh US sanctions targeting Myanmar’s border scam centers on Monday.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-08-15 · 75% match

In Myanmar’s Western Rakhine, New Border Affairs and Security Minister Sworn In

SITTWE—Colonel Min Than was sworn into the Rakhine State parliament as a military-appointed lawmaker on Wednesday. He succeeds Col. Phone Tint as the Rakhine State border affairs and security minister. Col.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-06-29 · 75% match

Rakhine Govt Backtracks After Warning of Myanmar Military Clearance Operations Prompts Thousands to Flee

NAYPYITAW—A Rakhine State government official said the state has withdrawn a warning it issued to local residents about planned military operations in Rathedaung Township, following a misunderstanding by local residents and the international communit

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-10-07 · 75% match

2 Political Prisoners Among Thousands to Be Freed

MANDALAY – In the latest in a string of prisoner amnesties, Burma’s President Thein Sein has promised to release more than 3,000 people from the nation’s jails to mark the end of Buddhist lent.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-08-24 · 75% match

Former Security Ministers Become Upper House Lawmakers

YANGON — Seven former security and border affairs ministers have become military representatives to the Upper House.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-02-14 · 40% match

The Junta’s Colorful Apologist

After the Myanmar Times launched in 2000, The Irrawaddy was among the first exiled independent media outlets to question its shady ties to Myanmar’s notorious Military Intelligence (MI) unit.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2021-01-19 · 72% match

Myanmar’s Military Asked to Ensure Rakhine IDP Safety

Sittwe, Rakhine State — The Rakhine State government has asked the Western Command of Myanmar’s military to ensure safety for returning internally displaced people (IDPs).

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-06-18 · 71% match

Parliament Approves Govt Security Measures to Prevent Terrorism

NAYPYITAW — Parliament approved a proposal without holding a vote for the government to take necessary security measures to prevent terrorist attacks in Myanmar, especially northern Rakhine State.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-10-18 · 71% match

Arakan Locals Call for ‘People’s Militia’

Local ethnic Arakanese worried about their safety following militant attacks on security posts in Maungdaw Township have asked government officials to arm them with weapons to form a militia.

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