Pajau Media May 18, 2026 According to a statement released by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/KIA), 13 clashes occurred within one week along the Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant frontlines in Kachin State, as well as in the areas of KIA Brigade (9), Brigade (2), Brigade (, and Brigade (11). From May 10 to May 16, the military council forces reportedly carried out daily attacks on the Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant fro

Pajau Media May 18, 2026. Bus lines have officially begun operating from Laiza, the headquarters town of the KIO/KIA in Kachin State, to Mai Ja Yang, Gara Yang, and Myothit, making travel more convenient for local residents and travelers, according to sources. Starting from May 16, the bus lines began operating on scheduled routes and within designated times. The KIO stated that arranging these passenger bus services aims to benefit people traveling within the region. Followi

Pajau Media May 18, 2026 In Kachin State’s Hpakant Township, artillery shelling by the military targeting Lone Khin Village destroyed one house by fire and left five civilians either dead or injured, according to sources. The junta forces reportedly began firing heavy artillery from a strategic hill position at around 11:00 a.m. on May 17. At approximately 12:00 noon, shells landed and exploded in Ward 4 of Lone Khin Village. As a result of the shelling, one house in Ward 4 c

Pajau Media May 18, 2026 Military and militia checkpoints at the entrance to Putao have reportedly begun collecting city entry fees starting from the second week of May. Previously, checkpoint fees were only charged to cargo trucks and passenger vehicles. However, local residents say that authorities are now collecting taxes from all vehicles entering and leaving the town, including both large and small vehicles. “Since the second week of May, both the joint checkpoint at Mul

Pajau Media May 16, 2026 Students studying at affiliated high schools in Putao Township are reportedly facing difficulties transferring schools because school transfer certificates and recommendation letters are not being issued. According to reports, there are two Basic Education High Schools and around ten affiliated high schools in Putao Township. A parent of a student attending the affiliated high school in Lungsha Yang said that, citing the political situation in previou

Pajau Media May 15, 2026 Fierce fighting continues daily in the battle for Bhamaw, which is being carried out by the Kachin Independence Army, according to reports. Sources said that clashes are continuing every day as the military council has been carrying out drone strikes, airstrikes, and ground offensives against areas such as Pauk Kone and Kakku Taw wards, where KIA and revolutionary forces are stationed in Bhamaw. In addition, the military council is reportedly reinforc

Pajau Media May 15, 2026 Although the Hpakant–Karmine–Nam Ya road section in Kachin State has not been officially reopened, both large and small vehicles are reportedly traveling along the route, according to local residents from Hpakant. The Hpakant–Karmine–Nam Ya road section had been indefinitely closed by the Kachin Independence Army on April 22 due to the military situation. However, because the road section is currently under the control of the military, cargo trucks, l

Pajau Media 14 May, 2026 Residents in Putao say they are facing serious difficulties because staff at the immigration office are demanding excessive bribes for matters related to citizenship scrutiny cards (NRCs), household registration documents, and other official paperwork amid the country’s current political instability. According to local residents, obtaining a citizenship card now costs between 300,000 and 500,000 kyats. In addition, people applying for other documents

Pajau Media May 13, 2026 A total of 75 children under the age of 18 were killed across Myanmar between January 1 and the end of April 2026 due to the actions of the military junta, according to a statement released yesterday, May 12, by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). Among those killed were 39 boys and 36 girls under the age of 18, including a two-month-old baby boy, bringing the total number of child deaths to 75. Bago Region recorded the highest

Pajau Media May 13, 2026. Revolutionary forces have reportedly warned internally displaced persons (IDPs) living between Momeik and Mabein to relocate in advance as the military council has launched military operations toward Mabein Township, an area currently controlled by the Kachin Independence Army in northern Shan State. Since early May, the military council has been advancing toward Kachin State with large numbers of troops along the Mandalay–Momeik–Mabein–Ngar Oo road

Pajau Media 12 May 2026 Residents of Myitkyina say the city is no longer safe as robbery incidents have become increasingly frequent in recent days. According to locals, incidents include gang robberies, home break-ins, and cases where victims have been stabbed or beaten while their belongings were being stolen. At around 1 PM today, near the market area behind the Myemyint pawnshop in Myemyint Ward, a woman riding a motorcycle was reportedly threatened and stopped by a group

Pajau Media 12 May 2026 According to sources, resistance allied forces ambushed a military supply convoy along the Htigyaing–Katha road section, which was recently re-controlled by the military council, and reportedly seized some weapons and military equipment. It is reported that the military supply convoy, which departed from Htigyaing toward Katha to transport supplies, was ambushed twice by the People’s Defense Force (PDF) and allied resistance groups working together. Fu

Pajau Media 12 May 2026 According to drivers, there are still three detour routes remaining along the Shwebo–Myitkyina section of the Mandalay–Myitkyina strategic highway, which was recently re-controlled by the military council. After regaining control of the Htigyaing–Katha area, the military council reportedly reopened and reestablished control over the Mandalay–Myitkyina strategic highway section on May 9, a road that had been closed for a long period of time. However, al

Pajau Media May 11, 2026 Fighting remains intense in the Hpakant-Lone Khin area as KIA joint forces are defending against advancing military council troops that marched toward the Hpakant, Seng Tawng area, according to sources. More than 300 military council troops have reportedly taken positions in buildings and locations including the golf course, hotels, and other structures in Lone Khin village after advancing from Maw Si Sar. They are carrying out attacks toward revoluti

Pajau Media May 11, 2026 According to a statement released by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/KIA), a total of 20 clashes occurred within one week in the Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant frontlines of Kachin State, as well as in the areas of KIA Brigade No. 9, No. 3, and No. 11. From May 3 to May 9, the military council forces continuously carried out daily attacks on the Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant frontlines using

Pajau Media May 11, 2026. The National Unity Government (NUG)’s Ministry of Human Rights has announced that 138 civilians were killed during April as a result of airstrikes carried out by the military junta. According to the statement, the junta committed a total of 456 human rights violations during April, including 178 airstrikes, which resulted in the deaths of 138 civilians and injuries to 203 others. The report also stated that junta airstrikes during April damaged 589 c

Pajau Media May 8, 2026 A total of 44 women lost their lives and 57 others were injured across Myanmar due to airstrikes and ground attacks carried out by the military council, according to a statement released by the Myanmar Women’s Union. Among the fatalities, 36 women were killed and 45 were injured due to airstrikes conducted by the military council. Additionally, 4 women were killed in extrajudicial killings, 2 were killed and 6 injured in artillery attacks, 2 were kille

Pajau Media May 8, 2026 Three civilians were killed and injured due to a landmine explosion in the Hpakant area, according to sources. At around 10:30 a.m. on May 7, a landmine planted near the Hpakant–Lone Khin junction exploded, killing a 4 year old child and injuring two other civilians. The mine was reportedly planted by the military council forces. The child who died was from Lone Khin Village, while the other two civilians sustained serious injuries. In recent days, con

Pajau Media May 8, 2026 Intense fighting is currently ongoing in Lone Khin Village, Hpakant Township, Kachin State, and airstrikes have been carried out since the morning of May 8 by the military council, according to local sources. At around 10:00 a.m. on May 8, airstrikes were conducted in and around several locations in Lone Khin Village Tract, including a jade mining site in Malawng Maw area, as well as Maw Si Sa Pagoda Hill, Thar Yar Kone, and surrounding areas near Mala

Pajau Media May 7, 2026 Despite ongoing opposition, another public consultation meeting regarding the Myitsone hydropower project was held yesterday in Myitkyina with members of the Kachin State Local Committee, according to sources. Previously, on May 5, local residents of Kachin State and 49 Kachin civil society organizations jointly issued a statement opposing the implementation of the Myitsone project. However, on May 6, the 16th meeting related to the Ayeyarwady Myitsone