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