Pajau Media March 12, 2026 The Chief Minister of Kachin State, U Hkyet Hting Nan, has stated that there is sufficient fuel in Kachin State and warned fuel sellers not to raise prices unfairly. According to the Kachin State Chief Minister, 150,000 gallons of 92 gasoline, 458,820 gallons of PHSD (Premium Diesel), and 113,150 gallons of kerosene are expected to arrive in Kachin State. Therefore, he stated that fuel sellers must not increase prices or refuse to sell fuel, and tha

Pajau Media March 11, 2026 Two civilians who had returned to their native village from a displacement site were injured after stepping on a landmine near Nam Ya Village in Hpakant Township, according to sources. The victims were identified as Daw Mahkawn Lu, 50, from Ward (3) of Nam Ya Village, and her 10 years old son. The incident occurred on March 8 at around 1:30 PM, when the mother and son returned from the field where they were temporarily staying as displaced persons t

Pajau Media March 11, 2026 Frequent airstrikes have been carried out in Hti Gyaing Township, Sagaing Region, and on March 10 at around 1:00 PM, a fighter jet that took off from Tada-U dropped bombs twice on Zee Kone Village, killing about 8 civilians and injuring around 18 others, according to sources. Similarly, on March 9 at 2:14 PM, a fighter jet from Tada-U dropped bombs twice near Aung Thar Kone Village. Later at around 4:30 PM, two fighter jets from Tada-U dropped appro

Pajau Media March 11, 2026 A male thief was arrested yesterday, March 10, at around 7:00 PM in Manhkring Ward, Myitkyina, while attempting to steal a motorcycle inside the Manhkring IDP camp, according to a local resident. The suspect was reportedly trying to steal a motorcycle while internally displaced persons (IDPs) were gathered for a prayer service inside the camp. At around 7:00 PM, a displaced woman noticed the man turning the motorcycle’s handle and pushing it away. W

Pajau Media March 11, 2026 Due to violent attacks by the military council, a total of 63 women were killed and 66 others were injured nationwide during the month of February, according to a statement released by the Burmese Women’s Union (BWU). Among those killed were 18 girls under the age of 18 and one pregnant woman. According to the report, 46 women were killed in airstrikes, 8 were killed by artillery shelling, 7 were unlawfully executed, and 2 died after being hit by gu

Pajau Media March 10, 2026 As Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State remains closed, local residents say it has created difficulties for people who urgently need to travel, and they are calling for the airport to function as soon as possible so that passenger flights can resume. Currently, passenger flights are not operating at Myitkyina Airport, but military aircraft are reportedly continuing to travel regularly. “Although the airport is still closed, military aircraft are coming

Pajau Media March 10, 2026 In Myitkyina, the capital town of Kachin State, power outages have become severe, with electricity reportedly available for only about 2 to 3 hours at a time, according to local residents. Locals say that the shortage and long interruptions in electricity supply have been occurring since the beginning of 2026. “This year, it’s worse. Electricity sometimes comes only after two days. Most days, it comes for only 1 or 2 hours. The timing is also uncert

Pajau Media March 10, 2026 At the Lamung Zup military checkpoint, located upstream of Myitkyina town, it has been reported that civilians traveling along the road are being stopped for questioning, and passenger vehicles, cargo trucks, and motorcycles are being thoroughly inspected for extended periods, causing public concern over their safety and security. At the Lamung Zup checkpoint, motorcycles and cars are being primarily checked, along with inspections of bags, vehicle

Pajau Media March 5, 2026 It has been reported that a six-person killing occurred yesterday, March 4, around 11 PM, in Hopin Town, Mohnyin Township, Kachin State. The incident took place in the Mya Thar Yar Ward of Hopin Town. A local resident said that neighbors initially thought it was a domestic dispute between a husband and wife and did not pay much attention. "Even though we heard screams calling for help, we thought it was just a quarrel between the husband and wife. Th

Pajau Media March 5, 2026 In the Bhamaw frontline under KIA Brigade (3) and the Waimaw frontline under KIA Brigade (5), Military Council troops continue to carry out regular heavy weapons fire, according to sources. In Bhamaw, Military Council forces positioned at No.1 High School and Kan U Monastery have been firing heavy weapons since early March toward KIA and allied forces’ positions in Sin Kone and Bahadi wards. They have also been conducting bombings with jet fighters a

Pajau Media March 5, 2026 Myitkyina Airport, which has been closed for a long time due to a suicide drone attack, will resume operations starting March 9, according to airline ticket sales staff. The airport has been closed since February 21 following the suicide drone attack. Myanmar Airways International (MAI) will resume flight operations on March 9, while Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) is expected to begin its flights on March 11. Although reports initially stated that M

Pajau Media March 5, 2026 Fighting has resumed once again in the Hpakant area under Brigade (9) of the KIA. Since March 3, clashes have reportedly broken out again between KIA joint forces and the Military Council troops around the Prayer Mountain area in Mashi Kahtawng, Hpakant. The clashes occurred after Military Council troops advanced toward Rakhine Kone in Mashi Kahtawng Ward and toward Hpakant town, leading to contact battles with KIA allied forces. Within the area, bot

Pajau Media 4 March 2026 It has been reported that the military council carried out airstrikes on Sam Pai Village near Gara Yang Village, Waimaw Township, by dropping bombs from aircraft. Local residents said that on the night of 2 March, military aircraft carried out at least four bombing runs over Sam Pai Village, resulting in damage to civilian homes. The bombs reportedly exploded twice at the house of Deacon Zaw Aung in Sam Pai Village and twice near Lai Law Bridge, causi

Pajau Media March 4, 2026 In Myitkyina, Hpakant, and other areas in Kachin State, fuel stations have begun selling fuel in limited quantities since this morning. Some stations have closed, and only a small number of roadside vendors are currently operating, according to sources. As a result, local residents rushed to buy fuel in the morning. At some stations, customers who came with containers to purchase fuel in bulk were refused. By the afternoon, many stations had already

Pajau Media 4 March 2026 The military council has issued an order from the National Defense and Security Council that private motor vehicles must be driven according to “even” and “odd” days based on their license plate numbers to conserve fuel. The council also warned that any violations of this order will result in action. Due to the current global political situation, there have been disruptions and blockages along the waterways used for transporting fuel shipments, prompt

Pajau Media 4 March 2026 Major fuel stations have been closed, and only a few roadside vendors selling fuel in water bottles are still operating.

Pajau Media March 3, 2026 In recent days, thefts and robberies have been increasing in Myitkyina city, Kachin State, and today, another robbery reportedly took place, according to local residents. On March 3, in Aye Seti ward, two women were riding a motorcycle when a man chased them on another motorcycle, snatched their belongings, and fled the scene. A local woman in Myitkyina city said, “Earlier, one of my friends was also on her way to a class when someone stopped her on

Pajau Media March 3, 2026 Intense battles and indiscriminate shelling have directly affected civilian-populated areas in Hpakant, Waimaw, and Mansi townships. In February, four innocent civilians, including young children, were killed, and around 23 people were seriously injured. Residential neighborhoods, IDP camps, and basic infrastructure such as secondary schools were not spared from the attacks. On February 2, heavy artillery fired from the military council’s strategic p

Pajau Media 3 March 2026 Residents report that in Myitkyina town, Tatkon ward, on the western side of the transport station, religious-themed nighttime festivities and gambling circles are being held. The events have been taking place since 22 February and continue to this day, with both festive gatherings and gambling circles reportedly operating simultaneously. These nighttime festivities and gambling activities have caused noise and disruption to the surrounding area, dist

Pajau Media 3 March 2026 The military junta announced that, in commemoration of Farmer’s Day on 2 March, over 7,000 prisoners and detainees who had been imprisoned under terrorism-related laws were granted amnesty. Among the total of 7,337 prisoners held under Section 50 (b) and Section 52(a) of the Counter-Terrorism Law, three from Myitkyina Prison in Kachin State and six from Moenhyin Prison were included in the amnesty. In addition, the junta stated that 9,532 ongoing case