Pajau Media May 7, 2026 In Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State, people who have recently moved in from other areas are reportedly struggling to cope due to sharply rising commodity prices and increasingly expensive rental housing. Since around March 2025, a large number of internally displaced people, students, and job seekers have arrived in the city. However, the continuous increase in basic commodity prices, rent, and fuel costs has made it difficult for many to survive

Pajau Media May 7, 2026 Intense clashes have continued in the Hpakant–Lone Hkin village area since around 7:00 PM yesterday, May 6, between the military council forces and the KIA allied forces, with continuous sounds of heavy and small arms fire reported by local residents. Although gunfire had slightly subsided during the morning hours yesterday, heavy and small arms fire was heard again after 7:00 PM, leading to renewed direct clashes between the two sides. In addition, ar

Pajau Media May 7, 2026 The military council has reportedly continued advancing toward Namsi Aung village, located along the Myitkyina–Mandalay road, after retaking control of Indaw and Mawlu areas, according to sources. It is reported that since April, military troops have launched offensives along the Htigyaing–Katha road, capturing the Indaw area, and are now moving into Namsi Aung village and surrounding villages in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State, where they are taking po

Pajau Media May 6, 2026 Clashes remain intense in Lone Khin village as junta forces advanced into the area with large troop reinforcements, prompting resistance from KIA Brigade 9 forces, according to sources. Junta troops advancing from the Lay Pyin base were engaged and resisted starting at around 5:30 AM on April 4 near the market area of Lone Khin village. In addition, resistance forces have been engaging junta troops stationed at the Lone Khin hospital hill since around

Pajau Media May 6, 2026 The Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/KIA), in cooperation with its Drug Eradication Committee and community-based anti-narcotics committees, has carried out drug-free operations and confiscated a significant number of drug users and drug-related items during the month of April, according to a statement released by the KIA Information Department. It was reported that during ongoing joint anti-drug efforts in some areas under KIO control, a tot

Pajau Media May 6, 2026 In Hpakant Township, Kachin State, commodity prices have risen sharply as intense clashes continue between the two sides, and road access along the Hpakant highway has been restricted, according to local residents. Due to the security situation, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has imposed an indefinite blockade on travel along the Ka Mai-Hpakant road, which is the main route for transporting goods into the area. At present, travel toward Hpakant via

Pajau Media May 5, 2026 Military sources say that the Myanmar military council has regained control of Mawlu town, located near the Sagaing–Kachin border. After recapturing Indaw town previously held by resistance forces on April 30, military troops advanced toward Mawlu. By the morning of May 5, they reportedly succeeded in taking control of the town. The military launched the offensive using large numbers of troops, heavy weapons, and multiple suicide drones. On May 4, join

Pajau Media May 5, 2026 Due to ongoing clashes between the two sides in Shwegu Township, Kachin State, the Shwegu KPDF has released a set of warning notices addressed to civilians. Regarding the current military situation in the Shwegu area, civilians are advised to avoid traveling or staying near SAC military columns, checkpoints, and security outposts. This warning was issued by the Shwegu KPDF on May 1. In addition, the public is instructed not to transport military troops

Pajau Media May 5, 2026 It has been reported that all Starlink WiFi devices within Inndaw Township, located along the Sagaing–Kachin border, have been temporarily shut down and are not permitted for use, according to a statement issued by the Inndaw Township People’s Administration Team. The announcement was released on May 3, stating that until an official notice allowing resumption of use is issued, all Starlink internet usage must be suspended. It further warned that durin

Pajau Media May 4, 2026 According to the monthly report of the Kachin Human Rights Watch (KHRW), at least 30 civilians were killed, 2 others injured, and 42 people were arrested in Kachin State within a two-month period. The report states that civilians were affected and killed due to airstrikes, heavy artillery shelling, arrests carried out by the military council forces, and shootings by unidentified armed groups. Among the fatalities, Hpakant Township recorded the highest

Pajau Media May 4, 2026 According to a statement released by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) / Kachin Independence Army (KIA), a total of 25 clashes occurred within one week along the Bhamaw, Waingmaw, and Hpakant frontlines, as well as in areas under the control of KIA’s Brigade 7, Brigade 8, and Brigade 1. From April 26 to May 2, the military council forces reportedly carried out daily attacks on the Bhamaw, Wain

Pajau Media May 4, 2026 According to military sources, intense clashes have resumed between the combined forces of the Myanmar military council and allied troops, and the combined forces of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in Lone Khin village, Hpakant Township, Kachin State, beginning in the early hours of this morning. Starting at around 5:20 a.m. today, May 4, armed clashes erupted in and around the Lone Khin village golf course, the cemetery area, and near Maw Si Sa. Fo

Pajau Media May 1, 2026 In Myanmar, the reference fuel prices set by the military council, which had previously reached record highs, have now slightly declined, according to reports. Due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, fuel prices in Myanmar had surged sharply starting from late February, with prices for different fuel types rising from around 2,400 kyats per liter to over 7,000 kyats per liter. Currently, the fuel prices set by the military council are as follows:

Pajau Media May 1, 2026 Local residents from Myitkyina and Waimaw Townships staged a protest against the possible resumption of the Myitsone Project, expressing their opposition. On April 29, more than 80 local people from Myitkyina and Waimaw in Kachin State gathered along a riverside of the Ayeyarwady River to demonstrate against the project. The protesters chanted slogans such as “Immediately stop the Myitsone dam project without public consent,” “We completely oppose the

Pajau Media May 1, 2026 According to military sources, the military council has carried out airstrikes in an attempt to regain control of Indaw town, which is currently under the control of resistance forces. It is reported that the military council launched an offensive column advancing toward Indaw Township along the Htigyaint–Katha road, and conducted airstrikes at approximately 11:20 AM today. Details regarding casualties and damage caused by the airstrikes are still unde

Pajau Media April 30, 2026 According to an announcement issued today by the Office of the President, more than 1,500 prisoners from prisons across Myanmar have been granted amnesty. The President’s Office stated that the amnesty was granted on the full moon day of Kason, Wednesday, with the intention of bringing peace of mind to the public, enabling the released individuals to participate again in nation-building efforts, and in consideration of humanitarian grounds. In Myitk

Pajau Media April 30, 2026 A male body was found floating along the river flow of the Ayeyarwady River near the motorboat jetty in Naung Hee Village, Waimaw Township, on April 29, according to local residents. The man is believed to have drowned about a week ago while swimming with friends near the riverbank in Myitkyina. He was reportedly working as a gold miner. The deceased has been identified as U Kwe Hsu, a 36 year old resident of a displacement camp from Khat Cho Villag

Pajau Media April 29, 2026 Residents of Indaw Township, located on the border of Kachin and Sagaing regions, have begun fleeing in advance as military council forces are advancing into the area with large troop formations, according to local sources. Military council troops reportedly entered from Katha along the Htigyaing–Katha road with a large convoy of military vehicles, moving toward Indaw, including forces from Light Infantry Battalion 309 based in Katha. Due to the sig

Pajau Media April 29, 2026 A total of 30 classes occurred within one week across conflict frontlines in Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant in Kachin State, including areas under KIA Brigades 11 and 8, according to a statement released by the Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/KIA) Information and Public Relations Department. From April 19 to 25, military council forces reportedly carried out daily attacks using aircraft, drones, and heavy artillery along the Bhamaw, Waimaw,

Pajau Media April 29, 2026 The graduation ceremony and degree conferral event for the 2025–2026 academic year of the Mai Ja Yang Institute of Education (MIED), located in a KIO-controlled area, was held on April 28 at the institute’s campus, according to sources. This ceremony marked the 11th graduation of the Mai Ja Yang Institute of Education. Graduates for the 2025–2026 academic year completed programs including the Diploma in Education Program, Diploma in Teaching English