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

Pajau Media April 10, 2026 According to a statement released yesterday, April 9, by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), a total of 156 civilian men were killed across the country due to violence by the military junta during the three month period from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. Among the deceased, 34 were children under the age of 18, and it was stated that all victims have been fully identified by name. Sagaing Region recorded the highest numb

Pajau Media April 9, 2026 It has been reported that earlier today, around 2:00 PM, the military council carried out aerial bombings in certain areas of Hpakant using three jet fighters. Between approximately 2:09 PM and 2:23 PM on April 9, the military council reportedly conducted no fewer than three aerial bombing runs around the vicinity of Ahmaike Pone Village in Hpakant. It is not yet known whether the military council’s aerial bombings caused any casualties or property d

Pajau Media April 9, 2026 The 30 ministerial nominees proposed by coup leader Min Aung Hlaing for the formation of a so-called new government have been approved today, April 9, during a session of the Union Parliament, as there were no objections. On the fifth day of the first regular session of the third Union Parliament, held today, the parliament agreed to appoint the 30 ministers proposed by Min Aung Hlaing, as no objections were raised. In addition, during the fifth day

Pajau Media 8 April 2026 The effort to restart the Myitsone dam project in Kachin State is putting pressure and threatening local communities for the benefit of a small group, according to the Kachin State Human Rights Defenders Network (KSHRDN). KSHRDN stated that amid ongoing political instability and intensifying armed conflicts, the military commission’s move to restart the Myitsone Hydropower Project, which had been suspended for over a decade is an action that prioritiz

Pajau Media 8 April 2026 It has been reported that in Hpakant region, the military commission forces and allied civilian militias are continuously reinforcing their troop strength. Since early April, following clashes between the KIA allied forces and military commission troops within Hpakant, some military commission bases were captured by the KIA allied forces. Subsequently, the military and the Min Zay Thant-led Warazup militias have been continuously bolstering their mili

Pajau Media April 8, 2026 Due to airstrikes and ground offensives carried out by the military council following the coup, a total of 88 women were killed and 54 others were injured nationwide during the month of March, according to a statement released by the Burmese Women’s Union (BWU). The incident with the highest number of female casualties occurred on March 5 in Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region. In this case, military council troops reportedly arrested and executed civi

Pajau Media April 8, 2026 An oil warehouse located in Ward (1) of Shwe Zet Ward in Myitkyina caught fire at around 8:30 AM today, according to sources. The fire occurred near Karing Naw Market in Shwe Zet Area (1), situated between Man Hkring Ward and Shwe Zet Ward along the riverside road. It is reported that five fire engines were deployed to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known. However, due to the presence of large oil transport trucks and fuel bow

Pajau Media April 6, 2026 Min Aung Hlaing gaw Jinghpaw Mungdaw hkringmang daju shara hta ya na Jinghpaw Mung hkringmang daju Hkyet Hting Nan hpe sha mying jahpan matut nna tang shawn da ai lam chye lu ai. Hkyet Hting Nan hpe mying bang tang shawn ai majaw hkringmang daju hku bai shatsam lu na matu ra nga ai lam ni hpe jep nna Jinghpaw Mungdaw rapdaw daw dan ai lam galaw nna shagrin la mat na hpe chye lu ai. Dai ni sha Yangon hkringmang daju shara hta ningtau hpyen du daju usa

Pajau Media April 7, 2026 A public consultation and briefing meeting regarding the Myitsone Project was held again yesterday for the 13th time at the Jubilee Hall of the Evangelical Divinity College in Tatkone Ward, according to a statement released by the Kachin State Government Office. The meeting was attended by members of the Kachin State government, ward elders and administrators, leaders from various Christian churches, and local residents. In addition, members of the K

Pajau Media April 7, 2026 Residents in some areas of Sumpra Bum Township are facing food shortages and hardship as they were only able to harvest a small amount of rice due to a rodent outbreak during last year’s harvesting season, according to local sources. In areas such as Lungwang, Lagawn Kathawng, Htingnan, Nsai Yang, and Hkindu Yang within Sumpra Bum Township, a rodent outbreak severely affected paddy fields, resulting in very low yields. As a result, local people are n

Pajau Media April 7, 2026 In Lonhkhin Village, Hpakant, Kachin State, the military has taken positions and launched attacks, and due to the intense fighting in the village, many civilians are reported trapped, according to local sources. “The military attacked and occupied positions in the village, and there are still many people trapped inside,” a local resident said. Yesterday evening, April 6, the military entered Lonhkhin Village, occupied positions, and engaged in clashe

Pajau Media 6 April 2926 In Kachin State, a total of 10 clashes occurred within one week along the battlefronts of Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant, according to a statement released by the KIA Information and Public Relations Department. During the week, the military council forces reportedly carried out daily attacks using aircraft, drones, and heavy weapons along the Bhamaw, Waimaw, and Hpakant frontlines. In addition, within the same week, the military council forces conducted

Pajau Media April 6, 2026 Min Aung Hlaing has nominated the current Chief Minister of Kachin State, U Hkyet Hting Nan, to continue serving as Chief Minister. As U Hkyet Hting Nan has been put forward as a nominee, his qualifications will be reviewed, and a decision will be made in the Kachin State Hluttaw (parliament) to approve his reappointment. Today, Min Aung Hlaing also submitted nominations for chief minister positions across various regions and states, including U Aung

Pajau Media April 4, 2026 In Han Htet village, Mansi Township, Kachin State, strong winds and heavy rain have damaged many homes in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, leaving residents in urgent need of assistance, according to displaced people. The storm, which occurred on March 28, caused significant destruction to shelters inside the camp, making it difficult for displaced people to maintain proper living conditions. There are 78 households and 256 people living i

Pajau Media April 4, 2026 A public meeting and discussion related to the Myitsone hydropower project was held at the Chinese Cultural Training School in Shwenyaungpin Ward, Myitkyina. The meeting took place on April 3 and was attended by Kachin State Chief Minister U Hkyet Hting Nan, relevant officials, and members of local committees. During the discussion, Chief Minister U Hkyet Hting Nan stated that the Myitsone hydropower project can be guaranteed. He also said that elect

Pajau Media April 3, 2026 Today, April 3, during the session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, it was reported that military leader Min Aung Hlaing was elected and inaugurated as President of the country in the presidential election conducted by the Assembly. Min Aung Hlaing became President with 429 votes out of 584 representatives who attended the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. U Nyaw Saw, nominated by the military representatives, received 126 votes to become First Vice President, while Daw