Pajau Media April 24, 2026 It is reported that civilians have been killed and injured due to indiscriminate shelling by the military commission in the Hpakant area. At around 10:00 PM on April 23, an artillery shell fired from the military base at Hpakant Tatma Kone landed and exploded inside the Nam Hpyit Catholic IDP camp. As a result, the son of a church caretaker was killed, and two other civilians were also injured. The deceased has been identified as 13 year old Maung S

Pajau Media April 24, 2026 According to military sources, clashes broke out between the two sides in Shwegu Township, Kachin State, and the military camp of the State Administration Council (SAC) forces stationed at the Shwegu 5th Junction area was reportedly captured by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) joint forces. It is reported that the SAC forces had launched an offensive operation in the Shwegu area, which is under KIA Brigade 11 territory, starting from April 21. The

Pajau Media April 24, 2026 Min Aung Hlaing, who has seized power through an illegal coup, issued a declaration on April 23 announcing that a total of 60 townships, including five from Kachin State, will be placed under military administration for a period of 90 days. The announcement stated that the move aims to effectively carry out measures for the suppression of armed insurgency activities, and to ensure regional stability and the rule of law. It further assigned the new C

Pajau Media April 23, 2026 In Shwegu Township, Kachin State, clashes have occurred between joint KIA forces and the military council troops as the military launched an offensive, leading to escalating tensions, according to sources. The military council reportedly began advancing troops into the KIA Brigade (11) territory, specifically in the Jan Mai area of Shwegu region, starting from the afternoon of April 21. In addition, the military has entered and stationed forces in J

Pajau Media April 23, 2026 A total of 42 civilians from Lone Khin village in Hpakant were arrested and taken away in a single day by military commission forces and allied troops, according to sources. The 42 civilians, who were working at Mai Hospital and U Ru Sutt Aung guesthouse in Lone Khin village, were beaten and arrested by the joint military commission forces. On the night of April 21, military commission troops suddenly entered Mai Hospital in Aung Yar ward, Lone Khin

Pajau Media April 22, 2026 Across Myanmar, from April 1 to 21, a total of 19 innocent civilians were killed due to the actions of the armed military junta, according to a statement from the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). Among the deceased were 8 women and 11 men, totaling 19 victims. Two of them were children under the age of 18, and their identities have been confirmed by name. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Rakhine State and Mandalay R

Pajau Media April 22, 2026 Residents of Indaw town, located on the border between Sagaing Region and Kachin State, have been warned by the Indaw Revolution (IR) group to prepare essential items, including medicines and food supplies, in advance due to reports that military council troops may launch an offensive into the town, which is currently controlled by revolutionary forces. According to political observers, after military council troops advanced into Katha town on April

Pajau Media April 22, 2026 At least 20 staff members, including doctors and nurses, from a hospital in Lone Khin village, Hpakant, were arrested and taken away by joint military council forces at around 9:30 PM yesterday, according to sources. The arrests were carried out by joint forces of the military council and militia groups, who detained doctors, nurses, and staff from the Mai Private Hospital in Lone Khin village. Around 30 troops from the joint forces reportedly enter

Pajau Media April 21, 2026 A total of 111 prisoners from Kachin State were included among those granted sentence remission as part of the Myanmar New Year Day commemoration on April 17, according to reports. Altogether, 4,335 inmates from various prisons across the country were granted pardon and sentence reductions in observance of Myanmar New Year. Among those released were 111 inmates from Kachin State, 103 from Rakhine State, 397 from Shan State, 133 from Mon State, 1,058

Pajau Media April 21, 2026 Following a continued electricity outage in Myitkyina and Waimaw townships of Kachin State, residents are increasingly facing difficulties in their daily lives, according to local sources. “A lot of things have become very difficult now that there is no electricity, charging phones and power banks, using the internet, pumping water, charging battery-powered motorcycles, and even cooking rice. Some people pay by the hour at shops to charge devices, w

Pajau Media April 21, 2026 The Kachin Independence Army (KIA), Brigade 9, has announced that the Hpakant–Nam Yar–Kamaing road will be closed indefinitely due to the current security situation. According to the announcement released yesterday, the road will be closed starting April 22 with no fixed reopening date. “Around this period, the security situation in Hpakant is not stable. Since heavy clashes could break out at any time, the road is being closed,” said a military sou

Pajau Media April 21, 2026 Clashes continue in the Hpakant area as joint forces of the military council are reportedly advancing with large troop deployments, leading to ongoing armed engagements between the two sides. According to reports, at around 8:30 AM on April 19, joint forces consisting of the military council troops, Lisu militia, and Warazup militia advanced toward Hpakant town. When they reached the Maw Si Sar area, they were reportedly ambushed and resisted by KIA

Pajau Media April 20, 2026 The weather department said that storm clouds are forming in Kachin State, Upper Sagaing Region, and southern and eastern Shan State. Because of this, there may be rain, strong winds, and unusual weather. Along the path of these clouds, there may be heavy rain, strong winds, thunder, lightning, and hail. People are advised to be careful. In the next two days, rain may fall in Kachin State, Upper Sagaing Region, Tanintharyi Region, Chin State, Mon St

Pajau Media April 20, 2026 In Myitkyina, Kachin State, a man was found dead on the roadside with a gunshot wound at around 8:00 p.m. yesterday near Myay Myint Monastery, Area (10), Myay Myint Ward, according to local residents. The deceased man was found lying on the roadside west of Myay Myint Monastery with a gunshot wound to the head. As the identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed, responsible authorities and a social assistance organization transported the bod

Pajau Media April 20, 2026 In Kachin State, a total of 20 clashes occurred within one week across the battlefronts of Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant, as well as in the territories of KIA Brigades 11 and 8, according to a statement released by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO/KIA). From April 12 to April 18, SAC forces carried out daily attacks using aircraft, drones, and heavy weapons along the Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpaka

Pajau Media April 20, 2026 In the Hpakant area, civilians were reportedly killed and injured due to indiscriminate heavy weapon shelling carried out by State Administration Council (SAC) forces. At around 4:00 a.m. on April 19, SAC troops launched an offensive with a large force toward Malang Dung village, firing heavy weapons and small arms indiscriminately as they advanced. As a result, a 4-year-old Kachin child was killed. Later, at around 8:00 a.m., a drone bomb dropped b

Pajau Media April 17, 2026 In Myitkyina, Kachin State, some medicines are reportedly running out due to difficult transportation routes and rising freight costs, according to local residents. Due to transportation challenges and increased shipping costs, certain medicines have become scarce. In particular, medications commonly used by elderly people such as those for diabetes and blood sugar control are now nearly out of stock. As a result of these shortages in Myitkyina, loc

Pajau Media April 17, 2026 In Myitkyina and Waimaw towns in Kachin State, electricity will be cut off for 14 days, starting tomorrow, April 18, until the end of the month. As a result, drivers of battery-powered cars and motorcycles are reportedly concerned. According to an announcement released by the Buga Electricity Supply Office, the outage is due to maintenance work on Unit No. (1) at the Chipwi Hydropower Plant, which will require a 14-day suspension of electricity supp

Pajau Media April 17, 2026 On the occasion of Myanmar New Year Day, a total of 4,335 prisoners from various prisons have been granted amnesty as part of the New Year commemorative gesture, according to an announcement signed and released by coup leader President Min Aung Hlaing. It is reported that the 4,335 prisoners were granted amnesty on the condition that if they reoffend, they will have to serve not only the new sentence but also the remaining portion of their previous

Pajau Media April 10, 2026 It has been reported that fuel prices in Myanmar, which are already at record-high levels, continue to increase further. According to this week’s reference prices set by the military council, fuel prices have reached 4,735 kyats per liter for 92 octane petrol, 4,945 kyats per liter for 95 octane petrol, 6,485 kyats per liter for diesel, and 7,755 kyats per liter for premium diesel. However, in central and upper Myanmar, due to transportation difficu