Note: Each paragraph is a separate piece of brief news compiled in date order.
1 January 2026
On 1 January, intense fighting continued between the joint People’s Defence Force (PDF) and the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military in Katha town, Sagaing Region, with the SSPC military launching continuous airstrikes on the town, according to military sources. Based on information received as of the night of 31 December, revolutionary forces have successfully captured the Katha junction near Katha town’s Education College.
3 January 2026
On 3 January, the spokesperson of Chin Brotherhood (CB), Salai Yaw Mang, announced the formation of the Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA). This new body unites four southern Chin State groups: Chin Defence Force-Mindat (CDF-Mindat), Chin Defence Force-Kanpetlet (CDF-Kanpetlet), Matupi Revolutionary Organisation/Chin Defence Force-Matupi (MRO/CDF-Matupi), and Chin Defence Force-Daai (CDF-Daai). Implementing Chairman Salai Peter Thang’s “One Command, One Army” goal (earlier announced on 30 December), the CPU/CPA will unify command and improve military, administrative, and social operations among the contiguous CB groups, aiming ultimately to merge all six CB members.
On 3 January at around 8:00 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) carried out evening airstrikes in between Nyaung Kan and Htein Taing villages, northwestern Htilin township, Gangaw District, Magway region, with bombs landing between villages and causing no reported casualties.
4 January 2026
On 4 January at around 4:30 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) jets carried out airstrikes near Oat Pho village in Saw township, Magway Region, with bombs landing close to a monastery but causing no casualties. The attack was part of an escalation that saw multiple airstrikes across Gangaw District and the Yaw region over two days.
On 4 January at around 9:00 am, 9:30 am, and 7:30 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) forces conducted multiple airstrikes in Taungkhinyan village, northern Gangaw township, using Y-12 aircraft and jet fighters, with bombs falling near villages but causing no reported casualties.
On 4 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military’s Northwestern Regional Military Command from Monywa township bombed the Circle Hospital in Ma Taunt Ta village, Salingyi township, Sagaing Region, using three Gyrocopters. The attack killed a doctor and two civilians, injuring several others. This followed a 10 December SSPC jet fighter attack on Mrauk-U Hospital in Rakhine State, where two 500-pound bombs killed 33 civilians, including a three-month-old infant, and injured 76.
On 4 January, Chinland Defence Force-Civic Defence Militia-Siyin (CDF-CDM-Siyin) and People’s Defence Force-Zoland (PDF-Zoland) concluded an offensive that began on 27 December, seizing control of State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) camps near Kennedy Hill in Tedim township, Chin State. Ten SSPC soldiers were captured and weapons seized; some soldiers fled. Clearance operations are ongoing, and locals and travellers are urged to exercise caution. The Kennedy-Tuisau-Pimpih Road, closed due to the fighting, reopened on 5 January.
5 January 2026
On 5 January, the combined Chin revolutionary forces, including the Chin National Army (CNA) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF), ambushed a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) column moving from Taingen village to Falam town, near Khuangli village, Falam township, Chin State. The attack resulted in heavy SSPC casualties, the capture of two prisoners, and the seizure of a significant cache of 15 firearms.
On 5 January, an early morning aerial bombing by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military tragically devastated a family in Halta (Hata) village, Hakha township, Chin State. The airstrike on the civilian village, despite no ground clashes, killed Mrs. Tha Tum (aged 38) and her two young children, Dely Zing Tha (aged 6) and Victor Van Thawng Hmung (aged 3). Their father, Mr. Sang Awi (aged 35), critically injured, succumbed to his wounds later that afternoon.
On 5 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military personnel abducted over 70 youths in Monywa city, Sagaing Region, to force them into their 21st training session, set to begin 15 January. The youths are being sent to Sagaing Division’s LID 33 military training school. This follows similar abductions of over 30 youths in Monywa in December. Local residents suspect the SSPC is forcibly taking youths across Myanmar for the upcoming training.
On 5 January at around 1:15 am, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) carried out an early-morning airstrike on Taung Khin Yan village in Gangaw township, Magway Region, damaging homes and destroying rice stores. No casualties were reported.
6 January 2026
On 6 January at around 12:00 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) conducted two airstrikes in northern Gangaw township, Magway Region, with a jet fighter A-5 bomber fighter jet from Tada-U Air Base dropping six bombs in total. No civilian casualties were reported, and the attacks were seen as part of intensified air operations linked to the ongoing Yawland Operation
On 6 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military conducted airstrikes with two jet fighters from Tada-U air base, targeting Pauk Kan Bu Tar village in southern Wetlet township, Sagaing Region. Three 300-pound bombs were dropped around 9:47 am, 9:52 am, and 9:57 am. The attack killed three civilians, a 2-month-old infant, 70-year-old Mrs. Mya, and 60-year-old Mrs. Tin Tin Htay, and injured a 40-year-old woman. Several homes and vehicles were destroyed by fire. The location was a civilian residential area, and no clashes were reported at the time.
7 January 2026
On 7 January at around 9:45 am, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) carried out airstrikes over Htilin town in Gangaw township, Magway Region. A Y-12 aircraft circled the western part of the town for about 50 minutes and dropped more than 60 bombs, damaging civilian homes. Some civilians were reportedly injured, although the exact number of casualties remained under verification.
On 7 January at around 6:36 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) carried out an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myin Za village, Gangaw township, Magway Region. A Yak-130 fighter jet bombed the site, injuring one monk and one novice with non-life-threatening injuries and damaging several buildings. Residents were warned to stay alert for further attacks.
On 7 January, the Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) partnered with the Chin National Organization (CNO) Area to finance the complete repair of the impassable Kalay-Falam Road. The CNO sincerely thanks the ICA for their generous contribution.
On 7 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military reopened the Kalay-Taingen-Tedim Road, a vital route closed since 19 May of last year. The closure, enforced by SSPC checkpoints beyond Khaikam, had severely restricted the transport of rice and food supplies into Chin State, causing shortages. Despite Chin revolutionary forces recently recapturing Kennedy Peak, SSPC troops are reportedly still present in Taingen village, Tedim township, Chin State. Cargo trucks have now arrived in Tedim following the road’s reopening.
[A video clip posted by the Chin World]
On 7 January, two Gyrocopters deployed by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) reportedly bombed a tea shop in Taw Kyaung Lay village, Chaung-U township, Sagaing Region. Local residents confirm the attack resulted in one fatality, a civilian man around 20 years old—and left five others injured.
8 January 2026
On 8 January, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troop dropped a drone bomb on Tedim town, Chin State, around 6:00 pm, damaging two houses in Leitawhtan ward, despite no ongoing clashes. No casualties were reported. The residences of Mr. Tun Za Mang and Mr. Pum Khan En Pau were struck. This follows the 4 January capture of Kennedy Hill outpost, between Tedim and Kalay, by Chin joint forces. During that offensive, 10 SSPC soldiers were reportedly killed, over 20, including Major Kyaw Thu Htike, arrested, and more than 30 weapons seized.
On 8 January, the Matupi Township People’s Administration Body announced it would assume responsibility for administrative mechanisms and public affairs in Matupi township, Chin State. The decision followed a township assembly on 30–31 December 2025, which approved the Matupi Township Administration Act and Judiciary Act. Matupi town has been under local defence force control since June 2024. The administration body stated it will cooperate with local communities and revolutionary forces to implement services in line with ICNCC and Chin Brotherhood policies.
9 January 2026
On 9 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military bombed Ruan village, Hakha township, Chin State, around 3:30 pm, damaging two civilian homes with at least nine bombs, according to Khonumthung News Agency. No casualties were reported, and most residents have already fled due to this being the third bombing since November 2025. This follows an SSPC bombing on 5 January that killed four family members in nearby Halta (Hata) village.
[A video clip posted by the Voice of Chinland]
On 9 January, the US-based Chin Baptist Churches USA (CBCUSA) donated 10 lakh Rupees to the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) in Mizoram State for drug eradication. CBCUSA officials presented the donation at the CYMA office in Aizawl after a meeting. This 2026 donation continues CBCUSA’s annual financial support, which began in 2022. CYMA is an influential organisation that cooperates with the government on drug eradication. CBCUSA is a religious organisation of over 100 Chin Christian churches in America with over 35,000 members.
On 9 January, People’s Defence Force-Zoland (PDF-Zoland) announced that Zin Ko Ko (Tag No. 261567), a veteran police officer of State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) based in Tedim town Police Station, Chin State, joined the public movement. He had been stationed there since 5 November 2022, after the forceful seizure of power. This follows the 10 December defection of Lalengpuia and Min Kyaw Thein from LIB 269 Battalion in Tedim to PDF-Zoland, who brought their weapons.
10 January 2026
On 10 January, at around 11:30 am, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) conducted an air operation in Htilin town, Yaw township, Magway Region, during a troop rotation. Two Mi-17 transport helicopters landed and brought more than 60 soldiers, including newly recruited conscripts. The operation was supported by three jet fighters from Magway Air Base, which reportedly dropped three bombs near the town.
11 January 2026
On 11 January, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military troops used a military plane to bomb the Circle Hospital in Tibual and Losau villages, Falam township, Chin State, around 8:40 pm. The aerial attack damaged the hospital and homes. While no civilian casualties were confirmed, a frontline source said the hospital and nearby residences in Tibual were “burned and destroyed.” Tibual, a former SSPC base, was captured by the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) in 2023. Losau was also bombed but reported no destruction or casualties. [A video clip posted by Lungmili Post]
On 11 January, 12 youths working as plantation guards in Kun Taung village, Tamu township, Sagaing Region, were reportedly apprehended by an unidentified group. The youths had been left to guard the fields because their parents’ feared harassment and violence from the Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia), who frequently patrol the area. The parents are now highly distressed, as they have no information on the identity of the captors or the whereabouts of their children.
12 January 2026
On 12 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military re-blocked the Kalay-Taingen Road, a vital route between Kalay (Sagaing Region) and northern Chin State. This three-day blockage, enforced at the Khaikam town (9 Mile) and Pimpih village (8 Mile) checkpoints, halted all vehicle traffic, including motorbikes after initially allowing some uphill passage. The road closure, including previously used bypasses (Taingen and Pimpih roads), has caused severe disruption for stranded travellers and merchants.
On 12 January, political prisoners unjustly held in Tamu Prison, Sagaing Region, faced fatal neglect due to inadequate food and medical care. Despite families paying up to 120,000 Kyats monthly for food, malnutrition persists, requiring over 200,000 Kyats monthly for survival, excluding medical costs. The prison hospital is defunct, forcing expensive outside purchases; two prisoners died in December 2025. Furthermore, officials allegedly demand 50,000 Kyats for family visits, often denied, and police officers’ wives reportedly steal food. Most illegally arrested political activists and CDM teachers post-2021 remain incarcerated.
On 12 January, the Chin People’s Union (CPU) and Chin People’s Army (CPA) announced their formation to strengthen unified political and military leadership among Chin resistance forces ( Mindat, Matupi (MRO), Kanpetlet, and the Daai region ) after earlier structures collapsed. Formed on15 November 2025, they operate under the Chin Brotherhood, control several Chin townships, oppose military rule, and aim for Chin self-determination within a future federal democratic union.
On 12 January, Chin refugee community organizations in Malaysia, including the Chin Refugee Committee (CRC), Alliance of Chin Refugees (ACR), and Falam Refugee Organization (FRO), organized an Advocacy and Consultation Meeting on 11-12 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was Australian resettlement for Chin refugees. Senator Dean Smith, a consistent advocate for the Chin people, was invited and attended, accompanied by Mr. Renny Ceu Lian Mang, a senior figure from the Western Australia Chin community, and other colleagues. Following discussions with the leaders of the refugee organizations (CRC, ACR, FRO), the Australian delegation met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Australian High Commission.
13 January 2026
On 13 January, a Women for Justice (WJ) report for December 2025 details the severe civilian impact of military operations in Chin State and Sagaing Region. In Chin State, landmines killed two and injured one; State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) airstrikes damaged 34 houses and three churches, and led to four youth arrests. Route closures due to offensives have caused medicine price surges, primarily affecting women’s livelihoods. In Sagaing Region, daily SSPC airstrikes killed 38 people and injured 23 in December as fighting intensified, targeting civilians in both areas.
On 13 January, the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC) announced that it had adopted the Chin National Covenant and restructured its organization following its first general assembly, held from 21 to 23 December 2025. The council formed a new three-pillar leadership structure, elected a 19-member executive committee, and reaffirmed its commitment to resisting military rule and building a just Chin State within a federal democratic union.
14 January 2026
On 14 January, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and the Zo Re-unification Organization (ZORO), both based in Mizoram State, are planning a protest in Aizawl on 16 January at 11:00 am in front of Vanapa Hall against the Indian Central Government’s plan to construct a border fence along the India-Myanmar border. The organizations oppose the plan, asserting it threatens the nation and ethnic group and will separate blood relatives, and have previously appealed for its withdrawal. They have vowed to continue their opposition through all available means if the protest is ineffective and are urging the public to participate.
On 14 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) carried out coordinated helicopter landings and multiple airstrikes in Kyaukhtu township, Magway Region. The operation involved Mi-17 helicopters and jet fighters from Tada-U Air Base. Troops and ammunition were reportedly deployed, and several bombing runs were conducted. No civilian casualties were confirmed.
On 14 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military conducted an airstrike on Lente village, Falam township, Chin State, around at 1:00 am, dropping three bombs which damaged the Roman Catholic and Revival Baptist Churches, as well as nearby residential buildings. No casualties were reported as most residents had already fled due to previous SSPC airstrikes in the area. This follows a similar airstrike on 11 January against Tibual village, Falam township, which destroyed the sub-township hospital and six housing units.
On 14 January, Australian Senator Dean Smith, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, will self-fund a 12-18 January 2026 visit to Malaysia and Thailand. He will meet with Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG), activists, and aid groups to assess the humanitarian and security situation in Myanmar, ASEAN’s response, concerns over the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military’s “elections,” and international aid shifts. The findings will contribute to the Australian Senate’s inquiry into “Democracy and Human Rights in Myanmar.”
15 January 2026
On 15 January, three forcibly conscripted State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) soldiers, who were guarding a polling station at the monastery school in Moe Kaung village, Mawlaik township, Sagaing Region, defected with their weapons to the public, facilitated by the Mawlaik Township Battalion 4. This defection is part of a growing trend, as 141 SSPC soldiers surrendered their weapons in December 2025 alone, contributing to a total of 2,578 SSPC soldiers who joined the public throughout the entire year of 2025.
On 15 January, the Chinland Defence Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) released a statement, alleging that officials subordinate to the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), including a Deputy Regional Commander, Strategic Commander, and Chief Minister, along with over 500 affiliated entities, fraudulently withdrew more than 83 million Kyats of public funds between 2021 and 2025 by submitting forged documents for tendered projects that were never executed. CDF-Hakha has blacklisted, declared all involved individuals and organizations as legitimate targets, and demanded they report for clarification within 15 days or face asset confiscation in Hakha township.
On 15 January, the Burmese Women’s Union (BWU) reported 792 women, including eight from Chin State, died in Myanmar due to actions by the coup-staging State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) in 2025. Most fatalities resulted from aerial bombing and heavy artillery, with the highest tolls in Sagaing, Magway Regions, and Rakhine, Shan States. The BWU also reported 815 people injured overall and is urgently appealing to ASEAN and the international community for justice, accountability, and an immediate end to human rights violations.
16 January 2026
On 16 January at around 11:00 am, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and the Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZORO) held a peaceful protest in Aizawl against India’s plan to fence the India–Myanmar border. They warned that the project would divide Zo (Chin) communities living across Mizoram and Chin State. The groups urged the central government to withdraw the plan and stated that protests would intensify if the project continues.
On 16 January at around 9:20 am and 9:23 am, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) reportedly carried out air and artillery operations in Kyaukhtu township, Magway Region. The operation involved jet fighters and a Y-8 aircraft. Infantry Battalion (IB) 368 also fired 120 mm heavy artillery rounds. There were no reports on the extent of damage or casualties.
On 16 January, the Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA), a coalition formed on 15 November 2025 by four Chin Defence Force groups in southern Chin State, expressed strong support for the National Unity Government’s (NUG) ongoing reforms, particularly its military restructuring. CPU/CPA spokesperson Salai Aung Min stated that the group places “great hope” in the NUG’s efforts and intends to continue collaborating, urging all local resistance forces to unify for a stronger fight against the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military.
17 January 2026
On 17 January, the Northwest Plains Revolutionary Forces (NPRF) reported that a military airstrike by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) hit a nursery school in Kan Yin village, Ayadaw township, Sagaing Region, around 1:30 pm. The attack, which reportedly deliberately targeted the non-military objective, resulted in the deaths of two civilians, including a minor child.
On 17 January, Malaysian authorities, via the Immigration Department and a multi-agency task force, arrested 217 undocumented foreign nationals, including 89 Myanmar citizens, during raids at Galaxy Ampang Mall and Selangor. The arrested individuals, from countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Germany, face further Immigration Department action. This follows 2025 operations where 92,360 undocumented migrants and 2,163 employers were arrested and prosecuted.
On 17 January, the Tamu District Command Office of Military Region (1) in Sagaing Division issued a statement recalling all absent soldiers from the District Command Office and its five subordinate battalions to return and resume duties by 31 January 2026. The recall, announced by the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defence, warns that failure to report will result in arrest and prosecution under the military law of the People’s Defence Force.
On 17 January, newly constructed sections of the India-Myanmar border fence in Manipur’s Chandel District were again damaged, with 120-150 meters cut near New Samtal. The incident, the second in recent weeks, prompted tightened security and renewed concerns over the effectiveness of border protection measures.
18 January 2026
On 18 January, three military conscripts from the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) in Mawlaik township, Sagaing Region, who had defected earlier on 13 January, were each rewarded with 5 million Kyats upon presenting themselves with their weapons and ammunition. Battalion 4 of the Mawlaik District revolutionary forces subsequently provided them with comprehensive accommodations, provisions, and travel allowances, concurrently appealing to other youths forcibly recruited into the military to defect.
On 18 January, a heavy fighting broke out near Sumhrang village, Falam township, Chin State, between the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military and combined Chin revolutionary forces. Chin forces initially seized two SSPC camp hills but were forced to retreat by heavy SSPC aerial attacks, including a jet, a Y-12 aircraft, and multiple drones. Both sides suffered casualties. The SSPC is now launching an offensive from Taingen and Webula to retake Falam town.
19 January 2026
On 19 January, authorities in Lawngtlai District, Mizoram, implemented stricter measures to address the rise in undocumented immigration and unregulated trading. Following a consultation meeting, officials decided to hold an inter-district coordination meeting, conduct surprise inspections, and form a committee to draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on illegal entry and trading, citing serious administrative and security concerns.
On 19 January, the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) announced that 27 organizations, including the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC), have agreed to a 12-point political roadmap, which includes the formation of a transitional government. The action plan, based on the Federal Democracy Charter, commits the groups to drafting a transitional constitution, convening a constituent assembly for a Federal Democratic Union Constitution, holding a public referendum, and then holding elections. The NUCC reports the process is advancing, with the federal transition arrangements constitution drafting currently 80 percent complete.
On 19 January, two civilians were killed in Depayin township, Sagaing Region, following two separate State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military airstrikes. The first strike near noon on Saing Pyin village killed one man and injured another; a late-night bombing on Pyan Kya village killed one woman as she slept. The attacks damaged homes and property, leading revolutionary groups to warn residents of potential further aerial assaults.
On 19 January, UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van, the first-ever male Asian-descent UFC champion after his victory on 7 December 2025, was honoured by Myanmar Christian communities in the United States, which included prayer, a photo opportunity, an autograph session and a dinner reception to celebrate Van’s achievement, hosted a joint event by Christian churches of the Myanmar community. Following a similar event in Indiana on 19 December 2025, Houston, Texas.
20 January 2026
On 20 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military’s MiG-29 jet fighter conducted multiple airstrikes in Magway Region and Chin State. The aircraft first struck locations near Mindat town in Chin State around 3:15 pm, followed by two more strikes between 4:08 pm and 4:13 pm on villages in Saw township, Magway Region, where Chin IDPs were sheltering. The attacks resulted in four injured civilians, one seriously, and the destruction of one house. Local sources have advised civilians to remain cautious due to increased military air activity. [A video clip posted by Yaw Alin Tan]
On 20 January, the Network for Chin Community Development (NCCD) distributed basic food assistance, including rice, cooking oil, and salt, to IDPs affected by the conflict in both Chin State, Myanmar, and Mizoram State, India. The nine-day effort, concluding today, reached six villages across Kanpetlet and Tedim townships in Chin State, and Champhai and Lunglei Districts in Mizoram State, as part of NCCD’s broader work on local development and community support.
On 20 January, the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) and revolutionary groups, including the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC), reached a 12-point political agreement to end military rule. This plan abolishes the 2008 Constitution, supports the Civil Disobedience Movement, and outlines steps for a new federal democratic constitution, followed by a public referendum and elections under the Federal Democracy Charter. The framework, endorsed by 13 organizations including the National Unity Government (NUG), Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), Karen National Union (KNU), and National League for Democracy (NLD).
On 20 January, the Chin National University (CNU), under the Chinland Government’s Ministry of Education, announced that it will introduce new undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programs, along with courses in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Law. The diploma and engineering programs will be two years long, while the Law program will run for four years. Prospective students can obtain application and entrance examination details from their respective township, regional, or nearby education offices, or local schools.
On 20 January, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) reinforcement convoy, including over 200 troops, armored vehicles, and trucks, departed from Kalay town, Sagaing Region, likely heading for the Taingen area in Tedim township, Chin State. This comes as the SSPC’s late October 2025 offensive to retake Falam town has stalled due to fierce resistance from Chinland Council forces, led by the Chin National Army (CNA) and combined Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) troops, resulting in heavy SSPC casualties and prompting intensified aerial bombing, including recent airstrikes near Vankau mountain and Sumhrang village in Falam township.
On 20 January, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military’s private identified as Mr. Aung Kyaw Min (Personal Specialist-158408) from LIB 315 defected to the Yaw Revolution Army (YRA) in Htilin township, Magway Region, bringing an MA-3 rifle. Following prior contact, a soldier defected to the YRA with his weapon and received a 5 million Kyats reward. He is the eighth soldier to join the YRA, which is providing him with protection and assistance.
21 January 2026
On 21 January, approximately 300 State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) soldiers arrived at Taingen village in the Siyin area, having traveled from Kalay town in Sagaing Region towards Chin State. Troops, transported by trucks and armored vehicles, are positioned for a potential advance on Tedim and Falam towns. Conflict analysts believe this deployment aims to secure and clear key roads (Kalay-Hakha, Kalay-Falam, and Kalay-Tedim) for contractors working on 2025 Chin State infrastructure projects who requested SSPC protection.
22 January 2026
On 22 January, the Political Prisoners Network of Myanmar (PPNM) issued a statement alleging rampant bribery, exploitation, and abuse within Kalay Prison in Sagaing Region, claiming that Assistant Superintendent Kyaw Htet Oo is leading extortion activities, including charging for room transfers and inflating prices. The PPNM reports: increased electric shock use; severe, unpunished beatings; staff diverting inadequate food rations, forcing prisoners to buy meals; and an inmate allegedly used by the Assistant Superintendent’s office to divert parcels and generate illegal income.
On 22 January, Mr. Ceu Hnin Thang (aged 33) fatally shot his wife, Mrs. Ni Cer Hnem (aged 34), and their daughter, Ms. Iang Par (aged 11), before committing suicide around 11:30 pm. The family’s neighbor described Mr. Ceu Hnin Thang was a hunter who occasionally consumed alcohol, suggesting his drinking might have contributed to a mental disturbance, and noted he had recently been depressed. The couple had three daughters; two others, aged 14 and 4, are safe. Funerals for the deceased were scheduled for the afternoon of 23 January.
23 January 2026
On 23 January, the State Security and Peace Council (SSPC), Myanmar’s military junta, conducted aerial bombardments in Khuafo village, Thantlang township, at approximately 10:30 pm. The junta’s jet fighter dropped at least three bombs, resulting in damage to a school and a stone monument. The monument had been erected in memory of villagers killed in earlier airstrikes by the then-State Administration Council (SAC). No casualties or injuries were reported following the latest attack.
On 23 January, the Kuki Women’s Human Rights Organisation (KWHRO) provided essential supplies, including birth kits for 14 pregnant women, seeds for cultivation, and basic food provisions to approximately 400 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a village in the Kuki region along the India-Myanmar border. This aid addresses the increasing need for assistance for displaced populations due to the protracted military conflict in the area, a mission the KWHRO has undertaken since its establishment in 2000.
On 23 January, it is reported that a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) helicopter made multiple landings in Hakha town, Chin State, between 20-23 January, transporting troops, supplies, salaries, and materials. The SSPC is preparing for the reopening of the Chin State Parliament, planning to hold the 79th Union Day and 78th Chin National Day programs. The SSPC-appointed Chief Minister, Dr. Vung Suan Thang reportedly inspected the State Parliament meeting hall and offices on 23 January.
24 January 2026
On 24 January, a joint operation by local Chin defense groups attacked a State Security and Peace Council (SSPC) troop convoy advancing toward Falam town, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 SSPC soldiers. Confirmed sources indicate that the SSPC troops, traveling from Kalay town and on the move since 20 January, were ambushed with landmine bombs and drone strikes near Zawngkong village, Tedim township yesterday.
25 January 2026
On 25 January, a verbal and physical fight broke out at Carmel Prayer Mountain in Kalay town, Sagaing Region, after the caretaker questioned five youths about visiting on a Sunday instead of going to church. The incident, which became a stabbing, injured both the youths and the caretaker. Conflicting reports emerged regarding who started the violence and if the caretaker was on drugs. The prayer mountain’s posted rules forbid visiting for fun, loud talking, pets, cooking, and tobacco or drug use.
On 25 January, a 38-year-old Mr. Khuang Tin Mang lost his left leg to a landmine, allegedly planted by State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) forces, near the entrance of Suangpi (New) village, Tedim township, Chin State. He was returning to check on his home after villagers fled the SSPC advance on 20 January. This follows a similar incident on 2 December 2025, where SSPC landmines killed two residents of Bekan village.
On 25 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) conducted an airstrike in the northern part of Gangaw township, Magway Region, dropping three bombs from two Yak-139 jet fighters despite the absence of active clashes. This followed earlier coordinated helicopter and air operations by the SSPC in the Kyaukhtu area of Kyaukhtu and Saw townships on 14 January. Authorities are investigating the impact of the airstrikes.
On 25 January, People’s Goal announced that it provided food assistance to 25 families of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) soldiers and police officers residing in Delhi, India. The aid, which included rice and cooking oil, was distributed to 17 married households and eight unmarried individuals. The organization stated its intention to continue providing rotational support to CDM personnel and their families, funds permitting.
26 January 2026
On 26 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) reinforced Chin State from Kalay, Sagaing Region, following heavy losses. These casualties occurred when their 800-1,000 strong force, advancing on Falam town, faced resistance from Chin allied forces, including the Chin National Organization/Chin National Defence Force (CNO/CNDF). The SSPC, using air support, is setting up a major base 13 miles from Falam town. Recent troop deployments reached Valung village. The three-month conflict continues, with the Chin National Army (CNA), Chin Defence Forces (CDFs), and CNO/CNDF resisting the advance.
On 26 January, Chinland Defence Force-Kalay-Kabaw-Gangaw (CDF-KKG) Battalion 3 announced that absent without leave (AWOL) or over-leave soldiers must return to headquarters by 28 February. Those who fail to report by the deadline will be classified as deserters, apprehended, and face severe disciplinary action. CDF-KKG, which has seven battalions, operates in the Kalay-Kabaw-Gangaw region and fights the military dictatorship across Chin State.
27 January 2026
On 27 January, the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA), an influential Mizoram civil society group, formally objected to the Central Indian Government’s plan to fence the India-Myanmar border, reportedly informing the Ministry of Home Affairs. CYMA opposes the fencing, especially between Mizoram and Chin State, fearing it will harm the “blood ties, unity, and friendly relations” among the Chin (Zo) kindred tribes. The government is proceeding with plans to fence the 1,600-km border, with field surveys in progress. Opponents cited a Mizoram Assembly resolution against the plan and recalled territory lost during Bangladesh border fencing.
28 January 2026
On 28 January, residents of Paletwa township, Chin State, were fleeing en masse due to forced recruitment by the Arakan Army (AA) for a mandatory 45-day military training program. The AA has been compiling lists and detaining individuals aged 14 to 45 for men and 14 to 35 for women since November 2025, leading Khumi Chin locals to escape into nearby areas, including Mizoram State, India. Over 700 people are reported to have fled between November 2025 and January 2026.
On 28 January, five of six young Khumi Chin women, detained by the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) in Paletwa township, Chin State, on 14 October 2025, reportedly escaped on 28 January. The women, allegedly held for military recruitment while traveling to Yangon, fled an AA camp through forest routes and reunited with their families. Ms. Win Pa (aged 21) remains detained, her condition unknown. These detentions follow the ULA/AA incorporating Paletwa into Rakhine State and enforcing mandatory military service, prompting many youths to flee.
On 28 January, the State Security and Peace Commission’s (SSPC) military conducted an airstrike on Sunthla village, Falam township, Chin State, destroying one home and damaging four others, though no casualties were reported. This follows a separate airstrike on Lente village on 14 January, which damaged two churches and other civilian buildings. The SSPC troops, who are currently advancing on the Chin National Organization/Chin National Defence Force-controlled Falam town, are reportedly heavily bombing civilian homes and structures from the air, not just military targets.
On 28 January, local sources reported that 12 youths, forcibly arrested and conscripted by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) in Tamu town, Sagaing Region, were flown out by plane for military service. Among those conscripted are individuals with physical disabilities and drug users, which a local resident suggested might be due to the SSPC’s desperation to meet conscription quotas, as many youths have been fleeing since the conscription drive began in October 2025.
On 28 January, Central Government officials, including the BRO and Assam Rifles, began a five-day ground survey and measurement near the Tiau River, specifically around Thingsai village in Mizoram’s Hnahthial District, for the planned India-Myanmar border fencing project. The survey commenced despite continued opposition to the fencing plan from powerful Mizoram civil society organizations, including the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA), Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), and Zo-reunification Organization (ZORO).
29 January 2026
On 29 January, it was reported that the Baptist Church in Suangpi (New) village, Tedim township, Chin State, was damaged by heavy artillery shelling from a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military column. The church, located on the highway between Taingen village and Falam town, was reportedly hit by the SSPC’s heavy artillery fire, as the military column advanced from Kalay towards Falam towns. [A video clip posted by the Voice of Chinland]
On 29 January, Chinland FC secured their second consecutive Myanmar National League II championship, defeating University FC 3-2 in the final to finish with 32 points. This victory promoted Chinland FC and runner-up Myawady FC to the Myanmar National League 1 next season.
On 29 January, the Mizoram State Government’s Home Minister requested 5 million rupees from the Central Government to support the 28,964 Myanmar refugees currently residing in the state, citing the need for sustained assistance. Despite the Central Government’s 5 million rupees in rice and 5 million rupees in cash aid, the Home Minister stressed the need for ongoing central support due to the uncertain duration of the refugees’ stay, even with Mizoram’s efforts. A refugee confirmed receiving rice based on family size but no cash.
On 29 January, the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), allied with the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), carried out a drone attack on a Chin National Army (CNA) and Chin Defence Force-Tonzang (CDF-Tonzang) outpost, though only one of the two dropped bombs detonated and no casualties were reported by CDF-Tonzang. The CDF-Tonzang/Tonzang Township Council governs Tonzang town since seizing it from the SSPC in May 2024. The town remains a conflict area, with the ZRA, backed by the SSPC, failing to recapture it in 2025.
30 January 2026
On 30 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) announced that it has extended the period of emergency rule and martial law for an additional 90 days in 63 townships across nine Regions and States, including seven townships in Chin State, such as Kanpetlet, Thantlang, Paletwa, Tonzang, Mindat, Matupi, and Falam. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing extended the measures, initially set on 31 July 2025, to address armed insurgency and restore order where the SSPC has lost control, resulting in heightened military offensives and aerial bombardment in the affected townships.
On 30 January, over the past three months of fighting in Chin State, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops, attempting to retake Falam town, have met strong resistance from Chin groups. This has resulted in over 100 SSPC soldiers killed and about 30 captured, according to Salai Nai John Kim of the Chinland Ministry of Defence. SSPC forces are now in Khuangli and Sumrang; fighting is imminent. Kim urged caution against spreading unverified battlefield information to maintain resistance unity.
31 January 2026
On 31 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military launched an airstrike on Sim Dihai village in Falam township, Chin State, reportedly using a Y-12 aircraft. The bombing, which occurred around 2:30 pm, resulted in three residential houses catching fire and damage to other homes, though no civilian casualties were reported. The SSPC is attempting to retake Falam town, facing heavy losses in three months of persistent daily clashes with Chin revolutionary forces, and is described as excessively using both ground and air forces.
On 31 January, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) intensified airstrikes in Falam township, Chin State, following heavy casualties in clashes with Chin revolutionary forces, with recent bombings targeting Nganzawl, Sim Dihai, and Sunthla villages. An airstrike on Nganzawl on 31 January, despite the absence of fighting in the area, tragically killed a 70-year-old woman and destroyed roughly ten homes. This attack is part of a broader pattern of aerial bombardment that has also damaged multiple residences in the other two villages since 28 January.
On 31 January, a departmental team, allegedly collaborating with Matupi Revolutionary Organisation/Chinland Defence Force-Matupi (MRO/CDF-Matupi), reportedly broke into the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Education’s Matupi Township Education Board office, photographed documents, but removed nothing. This incident follows a split in the education board, leading to two boards operating, and occurs despite the original township administration, re-established in late December 2025, not being officially dissolved.
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