Pajau Media January 15, 2026 According to a report by Data for Myanmar, voter turnout in Kachin State reached 68 percent during Phase (1) of the general election organized by the military regime. The election was held in 176 villages and wards across six townships in Kachin State. Nationwide, the military regime announced that more than 11.6 million eligible voters were recorded across 102 townships, with over 6 million people casting their ballots, resulting in a voter turno

Pajau Media January 15, 2026 The military junta carried out more than 550 human rights violations during December 2025 and conducted up to 262 airstrike attacks, according to a statement released by the NUG Ministry of Human Rights. As a result of the junta’s airstrikes during December, 198 civilians, including children, were killed, and 375 civilians were injured. Nationwide, there were over 260 airstrike incidents, with the Sagaing Region being the most heavily affected, re

Pajau media January 15, 2026 Myanmar’s military regime has imposed further restrictions, announcing that individuals holding Overseas Worker Identification Cards (OWIC) who plan to work abroad will only be permitted to depart if they obtain approval from the State Administration Council (SAC). The restriction was announced on January 11 via the Ministry of Labour’s website. Beginning the following day, January 12, migrant workers who planned to travel overseas were denied per

Pajau Media January 14, 2026 U Tin Aung San, a military-appointed minister, stated that the Myitsone Dam project, set to restart in Kachin State, should not be opposed during a gathering held in Myitkyina on January 10 to mark Kachin State Day. He explained that the Myitsone Dam hydropower project is the most cost effective, presenting details about the plan to restart the project at the confluence of the Irrawaddy River. He emphasized that locals should not oppose the projec

Pajau Media January 14, 2026 Joint forces of the military junta and the Warazup Min Zay Thant Militia are currently stationed and active in the Tanai gold mining areas. While military columns are operating in the area, gold miners are reportedly continuing their work only after paying money, according to sources. “If miners want to work at the Weh Law gold mines, the Min Zay Thant Militia has told them they must first pay 6 million kyats before being allowed to operate,” said

Pajau Media January 14, 2026 The National Unity Government (NUG) has issued a statement urging Myanmar nationals temporarily residing in Thailand whether fleeing the oppressive military regime in Myanmar or seeking economic opportunities to comply with Thai laws and regulations. Myanmar nationals are reminded not to involve themselves in Thailand’s political or administrative matters, to refrain from participating in any unlawful activities, and to respect Thai laws, rules, c

Pajau Media 14 January 2026 It has been reported that the battle to capture Bhamaw Town between the KIA and junta-allied forces has intensified again as of today, 14 January. Since around 6 a.m. today, KIA joint forces have launched renewed attacks on junta military camps in the Bhamaw area, and the clashes are ongoing. Since 25 December, KIA joint forces have been attacking junta military camps in the Bhamaw area, and they continue to launch continuous assaults up to the pre

Pajau Media January 14, 2026 Residents report that basic education high schools in Hkawng Lang Hpu Township of Putao District are facing problems due to an insufficient number of teachers. “One year from now, it’s quite uncertain whether high schools in the Hkawng Lang Hpu area can continue operating. Currently, the Chila Wardi school is also closed. Only two schools in Tsang Yaw and Hkawng Lang Hpu town are open,” a local resident said. At present, Hkawng Lang Hpu Township h

Pajau Media January 13, 2026 During the military junta’s conduct of Phase Two of the election, attacks were carried out in no fewer than 10 townships, resulting in the deaths of two election staff members, while civilians were also injured, according to a statement released by the junta. The statement said that on January 11, while Phase Two of the election was underway, attacks involving bombs, drones attacks, and small arms fire were carried out in Hpruso Township in Kayah

Pajau Media January 13, 2026 Although active fighting has recently subsided along the Bhamaw, Hpakant, and Waimaw fronts, the military junta continues to carry out aerial drone bombings, artillery shelling, and airstrikes, according to sources. According to the KIO News Department, from January 4 to January 11, fighting in Kachin State remained largely calm; however, in Bhamaw, Hpakant, Waimaw, and other areas, the military junta carried out artillery shelling (205 times), dr

Pajau Media 12 January 2026 According to gold and currency traders, the domestic gold market in Myanmar has reached over MMK 9.5 million per tical, keeping pace with global gold prices. Currently, in the external market, the selling price for 16 pyas per tical gold is MMK 9,490,000, and the buying price is MMK 9,590,000, while for 15 pyas per tical gold, the selling price is MMK 9,030,000 and the buying price is MMK 8,930,000. In Myanmar’s domestic gold market, the highest pr

Pajau Media 12 January 2026 According to news reports, in Phase Two of the election held by the military junta, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has already won in nearly 60 out of 100 townships. On January 11, the military conducted elections in 100 townships as Phase Two of the election process. Recent reports state that the USDP has secured victories in nearly 60 townships. In Kachin State’s Waimaw Township, 29 polling stations were opened, beginning at 6:

Pajau Media 12 January 2026 Along the Hpakant road, including village entrances such as Nam Ya, Kap Maw, and Seng Hpra, the military junta has stationed troops and taken positions, causing difficulties for local residents when attempting to retrieve belongings or visit and check on their homes, according to reports. Although there are currently no active clashes along the Hpakant road, drivers and travelers are able to pass through by paying checkpoint fees. However, local re

Pajau Media 11January 2025 As the road leading to Htang Ga villages in the eastern part of Putao Township remains closed, local residents say they are facing increasing difficulties in transportation and are worried about growing livelihood hardships. “We cannot go anywhere. It has been months already. For now, we are surviving with what we have and sharing food among ourselves. If supplies run out and the road is still not opened, we are very worried,” a local resident said.

Pajau Media 9 January 2026 Due to difficult transportation access, Hpung Ngai Yang IDP camp faces challenges in house construction and settlement. However, with support from KBC Humanirian Development Department (HDD), displaced people have been able to build houses, and most of the construction has now been completed, according to IDPs. As the displacement period has become prolonged and return to their places of origin is still not possible, IDPs said that newly needed hous

Pajau Media January 8, 2026 The military council will hold the 78th Kachin State Day on an unusually grand and festive scale this year at the Manau Ground in Shatapru Ward, Myitkyina, according to sources. “Starting today, all market stalls in front of the Manau Ground have been told not to sell. For about four days from today, vendors are not allowed to set up stalls or open their shops. Some people still opened early this morning, thinking that the authorities were not awak

Pajau Media January 8, 2026 Residents who are returning from displacement camps to their original hometowns are calling on the relevant authorities to open clinics and implement relevant health projects in their villages, according to local sources. Although people are returning to their villages to rebuild their lives and promote local development through self reliance, villagers say there are still no stable clinics or proper facilities within the villages. For healthcare n

Pajau Media January 7, 2026 In Kachin State, 133 civilians were killed and 117 others injured during 2025 as a result of airstrikes, heavy artillery shelling, and drone bomb attacks carried out by the military council, according to a statement released today, January 7, by the Kachin Human Rights Watch (KHRW). According to KHRW’s statistical records, during 2025 there were 17 cases of arbitrary arrest, 133 deaths, and 117 people injured. In addition, KHRW stated that througho

Pajau Media January 7, 2026 Authorities have announced that the main road between Mai Ja Yang town and the Dum Bung stream, which was damaged due to flooding during the rainy season, is currently undergoing repairs. As a result, road users are allowed to travel only during designated time periods. According to the announcement, repair work began on January 6, and passenger vehicles are permitted to travel only between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the morning, and between 4:30

Pajau Media January 7, 2026 Myanmar’s military council has announced that more than 300 people have been arrested nationwide for allegedly obstructing or interfering with the election law enacted by the regime. According to a statement released by the junta, a total of 335 people have been arrested so far for actions deemed to hinder the election law imposed by the military authorities. The announcement was made by Deputy Senior General Tun Tun Naung, Minister of Home Affairs